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Children · Ages 9–13

Murphy in the city

by Alice Provensen

Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A young boy named Murphy navigates the bustling city, encountering various characters and experiencing urban life.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore5

Mildly chaotic city situations may occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is observational and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is neutral and observational.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Murphy shows mild resilience in city life.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Murphy observes various human interactions.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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