
The glerp
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
A strange creature called a glerp appears and causes unusual events in a quiet town.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The glerp's appearance might be slightly unsettling.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story is a whimsical fantasy adventure.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSacrificial courage is not a theme in this book.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Love is not a central theme in this book.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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