Pinocchio the Boy
by Lane Smith
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
Pinocchio, a wooden puppet, longs to become a real boy and experiences various adventures and misadventures.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this retelling of Pinocchio.
Pinocchio faces some mild peril and trickery from characters like the Fox and Cat.
No profanity is used by the characters in this story.
No blasphemy is present in this adaptation of the classic tale.
No substance use is featured in this narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some scenes with the Fox and Cat might be mildly unsettling for sensitive readers.
No occult or magical elements beyond Pinocchio's creation are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on morality and consequences, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePinocchio shows some courage in facing consequences and seeking to be good.
Christian faith elements are absent from this narrative.
The desire for belonging and love is a motivator for Pinocchio.
Pinocchio learns from his mistakes and seeks to improve himself.
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