Truth, or, Frank's choice
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1866
Frank faces a moral dilemma when he is tempted to lie to protect his friend, ultimately learning the importance of honesty and integrity.
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 Frank's choices or their consequences.
No profanity is used by the characters in the narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes are present in the text.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are featured.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The story does not contain any frightening or scary elements.
No occult or supernatural themes are present in the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The story promotes Christian principles of truth and integrity.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFrank demonstrates courage by choosing honesty over deceit.
The narrative implicitly encourages reliance on moral principles.
Friendship is a theme, but not self-giving love.
The story emphasizes the importance of repentance for wrongdoing.
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