What's the Matter with Herbie Jones?
by Suzy Kline
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
Herbie Jones struggles with a series of embarrassing mishaps and misunderstandings at school and home, trying to figure out what's wrong.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in the book.
The story does not contain any violence.
No profanity is present in the text.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this book.
Substance abuse is not depicted.
The book does not address suicide or self-harm.
The story is lighthearted and not scary.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book focuses on relatable childhood experiences.
God and Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCourage is not a central theme for Herbie.
Christian faith is not present in the narrative.
Herbie's family and friends show him support.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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