Rotten and Rascal
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young boy named Rascal is sent to live with his estranged father in a remote village after his mother's death. He struggles to adapt to his new life and the harsh realities of the world.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRascal witnesses a brief, implied sexual encounter between adults.
There are descriptions of animal cruelty and some human violence.
Mild profanity is used sparingly by some characters.
Blasphemy is absent from the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.
Some scenes involving animal death and harsh living conditions are unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the narrative.
The story presents a cynical worldview without explicit religious counterpoint.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRascal shows courage in facing his difficult circumstances.
True Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Rascal experiences a developing, albeit complex, bond with his father.
Moments of understanding and reconciliation offer a hint of grace.
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