Scribbleboy
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young boy named Scribbleboy uses his imagination and art to navigate a surreal and sometimes unsettling urban landscape.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo explicit sexual content is present.
There are some unsettling and potentially violent imagery.
Mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme.
There are moments of emotional distress and despair.
The surreal urban setting can be unsettling and slightly scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present.
The worldview is more existential and artistic than explicitly Christian.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceScribbleboy shows resilience in facing challenges.
Christian faith is not a component of the story.
A sense of connection to the city is explored.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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