Misery Guts
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young boy named Keith navigates difficult family circumstances and his own anxieties with dark humor.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are mentions of difficult situations and emotional distress.
Mild language may be present reflecting realistic dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
Themes of anxiety and emotional struggle are present.
Emotional distress and difficult life events are depicted.
No scary elements are present in this book.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is secular and focuses on human experience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKeith shows resilience in facing his challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Keith experiences family relationships and friendships.
The story explores coping mechanisms and finding humor.
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