Rat
by Jan Cheripko
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young boy named Rat struggles with his identity and his place in the world, dealing with difficult family circumstances and the challenges of growing up.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic tension is present between characters.
There are scenes of bullying and physical altercations.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative touches on themes of societal pressures and disillusionment.
Some characters express frustration with authority figures.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRat shows courage in facing his personal challenges.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Moments of empathy and care are shown between characters.
There are subtle hints of personal growth and resilience.
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