When the drum sang
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1970
A young boy named Kofi experiences life in Ghana, learning about his culture, family, and the importance of music and storytelling.
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 this book.
No violence is depicted in this story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
This book contains no scary or horror elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is cultural and community-focused.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKofi shows curiosity and engagement with his world.
Christian faith elements are absent from this story.
The story highlights familial and community love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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