The caterpillars and the gooseberry bush, or, A true figure of the bad passions, and their mischievous effects
by J. Clowes
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1811
This allegorical tale uses a gooseberry bush and caterpillars to illustrate the negative consequences of bad passions. It warns against envy and selfishness.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language appears in the book.
No substance use is featured in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The book promotes a moralistic worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo instances of sacrificial courage are depicted.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story emphasizes the negative effects of selfish passions.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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