The boy who cried wolf
by Eric Blair
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A shepherd boy named Peter repeatedly lies about seeing a wolf, leading to chaos and disbelief when a real wolf appears.
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 this fable.
The story involves the threat of a wolf attacking sheep.
No profanity is found in this classic story.
Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is featured in the story.
The threat of the wolf creates mild suspense.
Occult themes are not present in this story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo characters display sacrificial courage in this fable.
No Christian faith elements are present in this fable.
No significant themes of love are present in the book.
The story strongly emphasizes the consequences of lying and the importance of truth.
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