The Family Itch
by Jeremy Poole
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A young boy discovers he has inherited a strange and unsettling family curse that affects his life.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from the narrative.
There are disturbing events and implied harm.
Profanity is absent from the text.
Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.
Substance use is not depicted.
The story touches on themes of dread and psychological distress.
The book contains unsettling imagery and frightening situations.
The curse involves supernatural elements and dark forces.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the story.
A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist tries to understand and confront the curse.
True Christian faith is absent from the story.
Family relationships are strained by the curse.
Grace, mercy, or repentance are not featured.
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