The Bundle Keeper
by Dave Sargent
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A young boy named Ben faces challenges and learns about himself while working for a mysterious bundle keeper.
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 occurs when Ben is lost in the woods.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The woods can feel a bit spooky when Ben is alone.
No occult themes are present in the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on personal growth, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBen shows courage facing his fears in the woods.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is shown.
Ben learns to care for the bundle keeper.
Lessons about responsibility and perseverance are present.
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