Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
Brendan Buckley, a young Black boy, navigates family, friendship, and his own identity while dealing with his mother's illness.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story presents a positive, relatable worldview.
Christians and God are not negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBrendan shows courage facing his mother's illness.
Faith is not a central theme, but family love is.
Brendan shows love for his family and friends.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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