Thatcher Payne-in-the-neck
by Betty Bates
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
Thatcher, a young boy, faces challenges and learns about responsibility and friendship.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild conflict and teasing occur between characters.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on relatable childhood experiences.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThatcher shows some bravery in facing his problems.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and familial relationships are important.
The story highlights learning from mistakes and growing up.
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