The terrible game
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1957
A young boy named Timmy finds himself in a series of escalating, often humorous, predicaments.
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 the story.
Mild physical comedy and minor accidents occur.
There is very mild, infrequent use of slang that might be considered light profanity.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
No scary or horror elements are present in the story.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview presented is neutral and not overtly non-Christian.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTimmy shows some bravery in his attempts to solve problems.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and family relationships are present.
The story explores consequences and learning from mistakes.
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