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Children · Ages 10–12

The Return of the Plant That Ate Dirty Socks

by Nancy McArthur

Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1990

A boy named Kevin must deal with a giant, sentient plant that has taken over his house.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in this book.

Violence / Gore10

The plant causes some minor, humorous destruction.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is a theme.

Scary / Disturbing10

The plant might be slightly startling but is humorous.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The plant's sentience is science fiction, not occult.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story offers a lighthearted and imaginative worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Kevin shows bravery facing the unusual plant.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Kevin's family shows love by working together.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.

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