Candy for King
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A young boy named Billy navigates the challenges of growing up in a tough urban environment.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild references to sexuality may be present.
Scenes of street violence and conflict occur.
Significant profanity is used by characters.
Some blasphemous language is present.
Substance use and its effects are depicted.
Mild themes of despair may be present.
The urban environment can be depicted as harsh.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not featured.
LGBTQ+ themes and representation are absent from this book.
The worldview is often bleak and materialistic.
Christians or God may be portrayed negatively or absent.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows resilience and courage in difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Familial and peer relationships are explored.
Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.
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