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Children · Ages 10–14

Prettyboy, beware

by Barbara Kimenye

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1997

A young boy named Peter in Kenya faces challenges and learns about responsibility when he is entrusted with a prize-winning rooster.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild conflict arises from the rooster's behavior and theft attempts.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview reflects Kenyan culture and community values.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice25

Peter shows courage in protecting the rooster and facing challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship15

Peter develops a sense of responsibility and care.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Lessons about honesty and hard work are present.

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