Vile Smile (Red Storybook)
by Jamie Rix
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young boy named Vile Smile experiences a series of unsettling and sometimes frightening events, exploring themes of childhood fears and imagination.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some mild violence is depicted, often in a surreal context.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The book contains significant scary and unsettling imagery.
Some unsettling or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview can be unsettling and dark.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some resilience but not overt courage.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Minimal focus on love or relationships.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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