The real Plato Jones
by Nina Bawden
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
Plato, a young boy, finds himself in a series of unusual and sometimes dangerous situations after a chance encounter.
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 narrative.
Mild peril and tense situations occur, but no graphic violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are included.
Some suspenseful moments might be mildly unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on human agency and problem-solving.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePlato demonstrates bravery in facing difficult circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Plato shows loyalty to his friends and family.
Plato learns from his experiences and grows.
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