The Thorn in the pillow
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1854
A young boy named Thomas faces hardship and learns about faith and perseverance.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and hardship are depicted for Thomas.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are included.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The hardships faced by Thomas might be mildly unsettling.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story promotes a Christian worldview through its themes.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThomas shows courage in facing difficult circumstances.
Faith in God is a recurring theme throughout Thomas's journey.
Familial love and support are shown, but not romantic love.
The story emphasizes themes of forgiveness and mercy.
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