Mr. Smith's surprising pet
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A boy named Leo finds an unusual pet, a large lizard, and must keep it a secret.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The book is free of blasphemous language.
No substance use is depicted.
There are no themes of suicide or self-harm.
The unusual pet might be slightly startling to some.
The story does not involve occult or magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeo shows some bravery in hiding his pet.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Leo's affection for his pet is a key element.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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