Boy In The Tower
by Polly Ho-Yen
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A boy living in a high-rise tower must protect his community from a mysterious, growing entity that threatens to consume their world.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
The boy faces physical threats from the encroaching entity and desperate people.
Mild profanity may be used by some characters.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The growing entity and the desperate fight for survival create a frightening atmosphere.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on survival and human resilience in a crisis.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist displays immense courage and determination to protect his community.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.
The boy's actions are driven by a deep love and responsibility for his community.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central to the plot.
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