The Great Gatenby
by John Marsden
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A group of teenagers navigates the challenges of adolescence and friendship in a rural Australian setting.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome kissing and romantic tension are present.
Arguments and some physical altercations occur between characters.
Mild profanity is used sparingly by some characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult themes or witchcraft are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story reflects a secular worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters face difficult situations with some bravery.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Friendship and loyalty are important themes.
Some understanding is shown between characters.
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