The Tiger Bone Thief
by Richard Kidd
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young boy named Kai travels to the Himalayas to find a legendary tiger bone for his sick grandmother.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this adventure story.
Kai faces dangerous animals and treacherous mountain conditions.
No profanity is used by the characters in the book.
Blasphemous language is absent from the text.
No themes of substance abuse are depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some descriptions of dangerous animals might be unsettling.
The story involves elements of Tibetan folklore and spirits.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story incorporates elements of Tibetan Buddhist beliefs.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKai shows significant courage on his perilous quest.
No Christian faith elements are present in this story.
Kai's love for his grandmother drives his actions.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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