The tattletale
by Lynn Downey
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young girl learns the consequences of spreading gossip and the importance of honesty when her actions impact her friends.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the dialogue and narration.
No blasphemous language is present.
Substance use is not a topic in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story presents a straightforward worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some bravery in admitting fault.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The story emphasizes the value of true friendship.
The protagonist learns about the importance of honesty and amends.
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