Sam the big, bad cat
by Sheila Bird
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young boy named Sam adopts a stray cat, but the cat turns out to be a large, intimidating feline with a surprising secret.
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 this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The cat is described as big, but not scary.
No occult themes or magic are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story presents a neutral worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSam shows courage in caring for the stray cat.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Sam shows affection and care for the cat.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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