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Children · Ages 10–12

The crowstarver

by Dick King-Smith

Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

A young boy named Barnaby raises a flock of crows, teaching them to help him protect his crops from predators.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Predators threaten the crops and animals in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The threat of predators can be mildly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book promotes responsibility and connection with nature.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Barnaby shows courage in protecting his flock and farm.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship70

Barnaby shows deep love and care for his crows.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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