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Teens · Ages 13–15

What a mess!

by Stephen Krensky

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A young boy named Leo finds himself in a series of chaotic and humorous situations, often due to his own actions.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild slapstick or cartoonish mishaps occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are featured.

Scary / Disturbing0

The tone is lighthearted and humorous, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on everyday life and humorous predicaments.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Leo's attempts to fix his messes show some effort.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this humorous story.

Love & Friendship20

Family relationships and sibling dynamics are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story emphasizes humor and learning from mistakes.

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