My pet rattlesnake
by Joe Hayes
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young boy named Mateo befriends a rattlesnake and learns to care for it, despite the fears of his community. He discovers the snake is not as dangerous as people believe.
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 story.
Mild peril exists from the rattlesnake's potential bite.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The rattlesnake might be scary for very young readers.
The story does not involve occult themes or witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story reflects cultural beliefs about animals, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMateo shows bravery in befriending the rattlesnake.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.
Mateo shows deep love and care for his pet rattlesnake.
Understanding and acceptance are subtle themes, not explicit grace.
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