Tom and Sam
by Pat Hutchins
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1968
Tom and Sam are two friends who have a disagreement and then work to resolve their conflict. The story explores themes of friendship and reconciliation.
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 instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo specific instances of sacrificial courage are highlighted.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The story emphasizes the value of friendship.
The resolution of conflict shows elements of grace.
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