When Teddy Grows Up
by Beth Gellman
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
This historical fiction novel follows Teddy, a young boy in 1930s New York City, as he navigates poverty and his dreams of becoming a writer.
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 book.
Some mild violence occurs during a street fight.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story depicts the struggles of poverty without explicit solutions.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTeddy shows courage in pursuing his dreams despite hardship.
Christian faith is not a central theme in the narrative.
Teddy shows love for his family and friends.
Some instances of kindness and support are shown.
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