Raptor
by Paul Zindel
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A teenage boy named Rick struggles with his parents' divorce and his own identity, finding solace in his pet lizard, Raptor.
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 the book.
Mild bullying and a brief, non-graphic fight occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular and focuses on personal struggles.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRick shows courage in facing his family's problems.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Rick's love for his lizard is a central theme.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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