The Hollow Bettle
Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young boy named Leo discovers a mysterious, hollow beetle that seems to possess unusual properties. He and his friends investigate its origins and the strange occurrences it causes.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
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 or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The mysterious beetle and its effects create mild suspense.
The beetle's unusual properties verge on the supernatural.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is secular, focused on wonder and discovery.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeo and his friends show curiosity and bravery in their investigation.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship is a minor element in the story.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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