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Teens · Ages 13–15

Sam the Man & the rutabaga plan

by Frances O'Roark Dowell

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

Sam and his friends embark on a mission to grow the perfect rutabaga for the school fair.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians occurs.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Sam and his friends show determination in their project.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship15

Friendship and teamwork are central to the story.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

The characters learn about perseverance and problem-solving.

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