Sam Bottleby
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1968
Sam Bottleby, a young boy, navigates the challenges and discoveries of childhood, exploring his world and relationships.
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 narrative.
Minor childhood squabbles or playful roughhousing may occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The book does not contain any blasphemous content.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
There are no depictions of suicide or self-harm.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent from the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
A focus on everyday life and childhood experiences is presented.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSam shows courage in facing everyday childhood challenges.
Religious faith is not a significant element.
Family relationships and friendships are explored.
Themes of growing up and learning about the world are present.
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