The Real Hole
Age rating: Ages 9–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1960
A young boy named Stanley struggles to dig a hole and discovers the purpose of the camp he's sent to.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some mild bullying and harsh treatment occur.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language appears in the book.
No substance use is depicted in this story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some situations are presented as unfair or intimidating.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The book presents a neutral worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceStanley shows perseverance in his difficult task.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Some instances of camaraderie develop among the boys.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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