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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Pinocula

by Obert Skye

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A boy named Pinocula, who is made of wood and wants to be real, goes on a series of misadventures with a talking cricket and a fox, encountering danger and temptation.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

There are some suggestive situations and innuendo.

Violence / Gore30

Pinocula faces dangers and some mild peril.

Profanity / Language10

There is occasional mild profanity.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some encounters with dangerous characters create mild scares.

Occult & Witchcraft10

The magical creation of Pinocula is a minor element.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story presents a somewhat cynical and morally ambiguous worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Pinocula shows some bravery in his misguided adventures.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Pinocula seeks acceptance and belonging.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of honesty and consequences are explored.

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