Paperbag Prince
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young boy named Prince lives in a world where people are judged by their possessions and social status.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
There is no violence depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book is not scary or horror-themed.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.
The book critiques materialism and societal values.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePrince shows some bravery in questioning societal norms.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and empathy are subtly explored.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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