To catch a worm
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
A young boy named Billy struggles with his identity and finds a connection with nature and a wise old man.
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 narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in the book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows courage in facing his internal struggles.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Billy develops a meaningful friendship with the old man.
The story focuses on personal growth, not grace.
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