The persuading stick
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
A young boy named Barnaby discovers a magical stick that can persuade people, leading him into a series of moral dilemmas.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Some mild conflict and arguments arise from the stick's use.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language is absent from the narrative.
Substance use is not depicted in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary.
The persuading stick is a magical object, bordering on occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby shows some courage in facing the consequences of his actions.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship is present, but not deep self-giving love.
The story explores themes of responsibility and the consequences of choices.
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