The pit
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1966
A young boy named Stephen is trapped in a deep pit and must find a way to survive and escape.
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 story.
Stephen faces peril and physical danger in the pit.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is featured in the narrative.
The situation of being trapped in a dark pit can be frightening.
The story does not involve occult or magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on survival and does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceStephen demonstrates courage and resourcefulness to survive.
Christian faith is not a central theme or element.
Stephen's desire to survive and return to his family shows love.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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