Patrick's Dinosaurs
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A young boy imagines a world where dinosaurs roam the earth and he has to outsmart them to get home.
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 narrative.
The dinosaurs are portrayed as potentially threatening.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is featured in the book.
The dinosaur encounters can be mildly suspenseful for young readers.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular and focused on imaginative play.
Christians are not portrayed negatively or positively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePatrick uses his wits to navigate the dinosaur encounters.
Christian faith is not a significant element in the story.
The boy's desire to get home shows a form of love.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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