Billingsly
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young Black boy named Billingsly navigates the challenges of growing up in a strict boarding school environment.
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.
Discipline and harsh treatment are depicted.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story explores resilience and personal growth.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBillingsly shows resilience and inner strength.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
The importance of mentorship is shown.
Characters learn perseverance and self-control.
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