
The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young boy named Skip searches for a missing alligator in the Florida Everglades.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
The story involves encounters with wildlife, including potential dangers.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language appears in the book.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The Everglades setting can be perceived as wild and somewhat intimidating.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on nature and environmental awareness.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSkip shows determination and bravery in his search.
Faith is not a central theme in this book.
Skip's concern for the alligator shows a form of care.
The story emphasizes observation and understanding of nature.
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