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Children · Ages 8–12

Pinocchio

by John Patience

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1992

This is a retelling of the classic fairy tale about a wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

30/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and trickery are part of Pinocchio's journey.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some characters and situations might be slightly frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not depicted negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Pinocchio shows some bravery in trying to do good.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this fairy tale.

Love & Friendship40

Love for family and the desire to be good are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption70

Themes of repentance, honesty, and learning from mistakes are central.

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