When Ratboy lived next door
Age rating: Ages 11–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A boy named Ratboy deals with the challenges of fitting in and his unusual family.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
No violence is depicted in Ratboy's life.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are found.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The book explores themes of acceptance and belonging.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRatboy shows resilience in navigating social situations.
No specific Christian faith elements are central.
Themes of family acceptance and friendship are present.
Ratboy learns to accept himself and others.
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