Tom Fobble's day
by Alan Garner
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A young boy named Tom Fobble experiences a magical and slightly chaotic day in the English countryside.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
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 story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The magical elements might be slightly disorienting for some.
The story incorporates elements of folklore and magic.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story draws from British folklore and magical realism.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom experiences his day with a sense of wonder.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story focuses on Tom's personal experience.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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