Buddy
by Nigel Hinton
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
Buddy, a young boy, deals with the challenges of growing up in a working-class family and the complexities of his relationships.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic feelings and awareness are present.
Some instances of bullying and conflict occur.
Minimal, mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary elements are present in the story.
No occult themes are explored in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story reflects a secular, working-class environment.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBuddy demonstrates resilience in difficult situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family bonds and friendships are explored.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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