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Children · Ages 8–12

The great fruit gum robbery

by Russell Hoban

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1981

Two children, Barnaby and Penelope, embark on a daring mission to retrieve a stolen giant fruit gum.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the dialogue and narration.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is included in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or suspenseful.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult themes or practices.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a lighthearted and imaginative worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The children show initiative in their gum-retrieval mission.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this humorous adventure.

Love & Friendship10

Sibling camaraderie is present, but not central.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of problem-solving and playful adventure are highlighted.

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