Smasher and Kickup
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1939
Two young boys, Smasher and Kickup, navigate the challenges and adventures of growing up in a rural setting.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
Minor physical altercations and rough play occur between boys.
No profanity is used by the characters in the book.
The narrative does not contain any blasphemous language.
There is no depiction of substance use in the story.
The book does not feature any themes of suicide or self-harm.
The story is not intended to be scary or suspenseful.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The story focuses on universal themes of childhood and friendship.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boys show some bravery in facing childhood challenges.
Christian faith is not a prominent element in the story.
Strong bonds of friendship and loyalty are central to the plot.
The characters learn lessons about forgiveness and understanding.
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