Counting stars
by David Almond
Age rating: Ages 12–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A boy named Billy discovers a hidden world of stars and dreams, where he learns about the vastness of the universe and his place in it.
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 this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not involve suicide or self-harm.
The story is wondrous, not scary.
The star world has a mystical, dreamlike quality.
This book does not feature LGBTQ+ themes.
The worldview explores existential questions and wonder.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly finds courage in exploring the unknown.
Faith is not a theme in this story.
A sense of wonder and connection is explored.
Themes of grace or repentance are absent.
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