The eleventh hour
by Graeme Base
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
Horatio the hippo throws a lavish birthday party for his friend, Horace the hedgehog, but things go awry when the guests arrive.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAbsence of sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
Some mild suspense builds around the missing cake.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story promotes friendship and problem-solving.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHoratio shows courage in solving the party mystery.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship between Horatio and Horace is central.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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