The Cat Who Wished to be a Man
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1973
A stray cat named C.R. Heteromorphic is magically transformed into a human boy and must learn to navigate the human world.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book does not contain scary elements.
Magic is a central element of the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores themes of identity and belonging.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in adapting to his new form.
Faith is not a theme in this story.
Friendship and acceptance are important themes.
The story emphasizes self-discovery and understanding.
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