A Girl Called Boy
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young girl named Boy is accidentally sent back in time to the prehistoric era. She must learn to survive and adapt to her new surroundings, encountering dangers and forming unexpected alliances.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Boy faces significant dangers from wild animals and the environment.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
The prehistoric setting and encounters with predators are suspenseful.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is secular and focuses on human resilience.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBoy demonstrates immense courage and resourcefulness to survive.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Boy forms bonds of loyalty and care with others.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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