Soot devil
by Charles Geer
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1971
A young boy named Soot Devil lives in a coal mining town and dreams of a better life.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and conflict occur in the mining town setting.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The harsh realities of mining life create a somber atmosphere.
Occult themes or witchcraft are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present.
The story focuses on hardship and resilience, not explicit worldviews.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this narrative.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSoot Devil shows courage facing difficult circumstances and his future.
Christian faith elements are not a focus of the story.
Family loyalty and community support are shown in the town.
Themes of grace and repentance are not central to the plot.
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