The closet gorilla
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young boy encounters a mysterious closet gorilla, leading to an adventure filled with imagination and discovery.
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 by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is a theme.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The gorilla might be slightly startling for very young readers.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows bravery in interacting with the gorilla.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and curiosity are explored.
Themes of wonder and imagination are central.
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