Bone
by Jeff Smith
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
Siblings Fone Bone, Phoney, and Smiley Bone are separated and embark on individual journeys, with Fone Bone finding himself in a valley with dragons and humans.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are depictions of battles and creatures fighting.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some creatures and battle scenes can be intense.
The story features dragons, magic, and ancient spirits.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.
The magic system and creatures present a fantasy worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFone Bone shows great courage facing dangers and helping others.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Fone Bone shows loyalty and care for his friends.
The narrative focuses on adventure and destiny, not grace.
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