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Children · Ages 8–12

Numbers

by John Burningham

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1988

A young boy named Numbers experiences a series of surreal and fantastical events in a dreamlike world.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some imagery might be slightly unsettling due to its surreal nature.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The surreal and abstract nature presents a non-traditional worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The protagonist passively experiences events.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not explored in the book.

Love & Friendship0

No significant themes of love are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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