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Teens · Ages 13–17

When Zachary Beaver Came to Town

by Kimberly Willis Holt

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

A young boy's life is changed when a circus comes to his small Texas town and a mysterious boy arrives.

Concern Level

18/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic feelings and crushes are explored.

Violence / Gore20

Some tense situations and minor conflicts occur.

Profanity / Language10

Minimal, mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous content is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a focus of the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing20

The unusual characters and situations create some intrigue.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are not present in this story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality5

The worldview is generally secular, focusing on personal experiences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows courage in adapting to new circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are not central to the story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and familial love are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of acceptance and finding one's place appear.

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