The nitty gritty
by Frank Bonham
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1968
A young boy named Frank struggles with his identity and his place in the world as he navigates the complexities of his family and community.
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 book.
Some mild violence occurs during a fight between boys.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
Some characters express disillusionment with societal norms.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFrank shows courage in facing his challenges.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Family loyalty and friendship are important themes.
Some instances of understanding and empathy are shown.
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