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Children · Ages 10–14

The dreamer

by Cynthia Rylant

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1993

A young boy named Paul finds solace and inspiration in drawing, creating his own worlds.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

The characters do not use any profanity.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The story does not address suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

There are no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Paul's dedication to his art shows a form of courage.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a central focus of the story.

Love & Friendship15

Paul's passion for drawing is a form of self-love.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story celebrates creativity and self-expression.

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