The Boy Who Asked for More
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young boy named Pip is granted three wishes by a mysterious old man, but his desires lead to unexpected and chaotic consequences. He learns a valuable lesson about contentment.
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 peril and chaotic situations arise from the wishes.
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 present.
Some mild suspense surrounds the outcomes of the wishes.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story emphasizes personal responsibility and contentment.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows some courage in dealing with the consequences of his wishes.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this tale.
Pip's initial desires are self-centered, not selfless love.
Pip learns a lesson about the consequences of his actions.
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