The thing that bothered Farmer Brown
by Teri Sloat
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
Farmer Brown is bothered by a persistent, unseen 'thing' that disrupts his farm, leading to humorous and escalating attempts to get rid of it.
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.
No violence is depicted in the book.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on a humorous farm problem.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo sacrificial courage is a central theme.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
No significant themes of love are present.
Themes of grace or repentance are absent.
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