Patrick Kentigern Keenan
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
Patrick Kentigern Keenan is a young boy in Scotland who struggles with his identity and his place in the world.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild violence occurs, including a fight and a dog attack.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are featured.
Some scenes might be mildly unsettling for sensitive readers.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is generally neutral.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePatrick shows courage in facing his challenges.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Some familial love is shown, but not central.
Themes of forgiveness are not prominent.
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