Tough Jim
by Miriam Cohen
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1975
Jim, a young boy, struggles with his father's absence and his own feelings of inadequacy, eventually finding a way to express himself.
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 themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or supernatural themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJim shows courage in facing his emotions and fears.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Jim learns to love and accept himself.
The story touches on understanding and acceptance.
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