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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Boy Without a Name

by Penelope Lively

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1975

A young boy named Arthur grapples with his identity and place in the world after a mysterious event.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the novel.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary for readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is secular and introspective.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Arthur shows some quiet resilience in his situation.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship20

A sense of familial connection is present but not central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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