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Children · Ages 8–12

The boy who cried wolf

by Lou Kuenzler

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young boy named Leo repeatedly lies about seeing a wolf, leading to disbelief and chaos when a real wolf finally appears.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in this story.

Violence / Gore10

A wolf is depicted as a threat to the village.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The appearance of a wolf can be mildly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

Sacrificial courage is not a central theme.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship0

Self-giving love is not a primary theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story teaches about the consequences of lying.

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