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Children · Ages 8–12

The first adventures of Spider

by Joyce Cooper Arkhurst

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

Spider, a young boy, embarks on adventures in his village, encountering challenges and learning about his community. He uses his wit to solve problems.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and trickery occur during Spider's adventures.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the stories.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing5

Some mild suspenseful moments during challenges.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The stories highlight cultural values and community spirit.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Spider shows cleverness and bravery in facing obstacles.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and respect within the community are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

Wisdom, cleverness, and learning from mistakes are emphasized.

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