Mr. Ape
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young boy named Barnaby is fascinated by apes and dreams of having one as a pet.
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.
No violence is depicted in this story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the story.
No substance use is featured in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary for young readers.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The book explores themes of desire and imagination.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby shows determination in pursuing his wish.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Barnaby's desire for a pet shows a form of love.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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