Delaney vs. the Bully
by Jen Jones
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
Delaney faces a persistent bully at school and learns strategies to cope with the situation and build her confidence.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
Bullying incidents are described, including verbal and some minor physical intimidation.
Minimal, mild language might be used by the bully.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview focuses on personal resilience and problem-solving.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDelaney shows courage in confronting the bully and seeking help.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and support are important themes in Delaney's journey.
Learning to stand up for oneself can be seen as a form of empowerment.
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