Scarlet Ibis
by Gill Lewis
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young boy's obsession with his older brother's pet ibis leads to a tragic outcome.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story involves the death of an animal and emotional distress.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is depicted in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
The story deals with intense emotions and potential self-neglect.
The tragic events and emotional weight can be disturbing.
No occult themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story focuses on personal and familial relationships.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters face difficult emotional circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Brotherly relationships and their complexities are explored.
Themes of regret and the consequences of actions are present.
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