The elephant thief
by Jane Kerr
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
A young orphan boy in Victorian London discovers a hidden talent for thievery and becomes entangled with a mysterious circus.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from the story.
Mild peril and instances of theft occur.
Profanity is absent from the text.
Blasphemy is not present in the book.
Substance use is not depicted.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.
Some suspenseful and potentially scary moments exist.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in difficult circumstances.
True Christian faith is not a focus.
Loyalty and found family bonds are explored.
Themes of resilience and finding one's place are present.
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