Sick as a Parrot (Colour Jets)
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young girl named Chloe deals with the challenges of a serious illness and its impact on her life and friendships.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
What is Dokilit?
Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Violence is not a feature of this story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not depicted in the book.
The protagonist faces a serious illness.
The story is not intended to be scary.
Occult themes or witchcraft are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceChloe demonstrates resilience and bravery facing her illness.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and family support are central themes.
The story touches on empathy and understanding.
We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.
Comments
Loading comments…