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Children · Ages 10–14

The giant rat of Sumatra

by Sid Fleischman

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A young cabin boy named Jim must outwit pirates and a giant rat on a perilous sea voyage.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore30

Pirate battles and threats of violence occur.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild rough language may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is included.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The giant rat and pirate encounters can be suspenseful.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Jim displays bravery and resourcefulness against pirates.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Loyalty and camaraderie among the crew are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are explored.

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