The Not-So-Jolly Roger
by Jon Scieszka
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
Joe and his friends must retrieve a stolen pirate treasure from a rival crew on a spaceship.
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.
Mild cartoonish violence occurs during pirate battles.
Some mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is used.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story is a humorous sci-fi adventure.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe characters show bravery in their pirate quest.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are important themes.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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