Tramp
by Chris Cooper
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young boy named Tramp navigates the challenges of homelessness and survival on the streets.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild references to adult situations may be implied but not explicit.
Tramp witnesses and experiences street violence and hardship.
Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is a focus of the story.
Substance use among street dwellers is depicted realistically.
The harshness of his situation might touch on despair.
The gritty urban environment can be unsettling.
No occult themes are present in the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on survival, not a specific worldview.
No specific portrayal of God or Christians is central.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTramp shows courage in facing his difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not a prominent element in Tramp's life.
Moments of kindness and connection offer glimpses of love.
Survival and resilience are more central than grace or repentance.
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