The cricket winter
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1967
A young boy named Toby experiences a harsh winter and learns about resilience through his connection with a cricket.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Toby faces some harsh conditions and struggles.
No profanity is present in the narrative.
The book does not contain blasphemous language.
No substance abuse is depicted.
There are no themes of suicide or self-harm.
The harsh winter conditions might be unsettling for some.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceToby shows courage in facing the difficult winter.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Toby develops a bond with the cricket.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not present.
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