The prince of rags and patches
by Terry Deary
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
Tom, a young boy from a poor background, finds himself in a series of adventures and learns about his true identity.
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 this book.
Some mild peril and conflict occur during the adventures.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance use is part of the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some suspenseful moments exist in the plot.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom displays bravery and resourcefulness in difficult situations.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Loyalty and friendship are important aspects of the story.
The story explores themes of identity and belonging.
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