The ant bully
by John Nickle
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young boy named Jimmy is bullied at school and decides to fight back by forming his own gang of bullies.
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.
Bullying and physical altercations occur between children.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story is not scary or intended to frighten readers.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story normalizes bullying as a solution to being bullied.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJimmy shows courage in confronting his bullies.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Some characters show loyalty to their friends.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.
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