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Children · Ages 10–12

Sheriff at Waterstop

by Andy Thomson

Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1986

A young boy named Billy is appointed sheriff of a small, quiet town called Waterstop and must learn to handle his new responsibilities.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

There are minor depictions of frontier justice.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

The story contains no blasphemous content.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are included.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Billy shows some courage in his new role.

Faith & Hope0

No elements of true Christian faith are present.

Love & Friendship10

There are hints of community care.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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