Spud
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
Set in a South African boarding school in the 1990s, this coming-of-age story follows the misadventures of Simon 'Spud' van der Merwe. He navigates adolescence, friendships, and the absurdities of school life.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentTeenage crushes and awkward romantic encounters occur.
Minor bullying and roughhousing are depicted.
Frequent and varied profanity is used by characters.
Some casual blasphemous language is present.
Mention of underage drinking occurs.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.
Scary elements are absent from the story.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
The worldview is secular and focused on teen experiences.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSpud shows some courage in social situations.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and camaraderie are important themes.
Grace and mercy are not central themes.
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