Spud Sweetgrass (Spud)
by Brian Doyle
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
The adventures and reflections of a young boy named Spud Sweetgrass and his experiences.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild references to crushes and budding romance exist.
Minor childhood scuffles or disagreements may occur.
Very mild or infrequent profanity might be present.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary elements are present.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is generally secular and focuses on personal experience.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSpud shows courage in navigating his world and feelings.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Familial love and friendship are central themes.
Themes of understanding and acceptance are present.
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