The Incredible Willie Scrimshaw
by Dick Cate
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
Willie Scrimshaw, a young boy, navigates the challenges of growing up in a small town and dealing with his family's expectations.
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.
Mild peril occurs when Willie is lost in the woods.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
A brief scene of being lost in the woods creates mild fear.
The story does not involve any occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is generally neutral.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWillie shows courage in facing his fears and challenges.
Christian faith is not a central theme or element.
Family love and support are shown throughout the narrative.
Forgiveness is implied in family relationships.
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