The boy with the lampshade on his head
by Bruce Wetter
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A peculiar boy named Bartholomew wears a lampshade on his head and navigates the eccentricities of his life and the people around him.
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 this unique story.
No violence is depicted in this story.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is found within the story.
There is no mention of substance abuse.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is unusual but not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.
The story explores individuality and acceptance of differences.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBartholomew shows a quiet resilience in his uniqueness.
The story does not focus on Christian faith or practices.
Acceptance and understanding are themes explored.
The story does not focus on grace, mercy, or repentance.
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