Hangdog
by Graham Round
Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A boy named Billy is sent to live with his aunt and uncle and struggles to adapt to his new surroundings and his own feelings.
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.
Billy experiences emotional turmoil and conflict with his uncle.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
Billy experiences significant emotional distress and feelings of abandonment.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story presents a secular worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows resilience in facing his difficult circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Billy gradually forms a bond with his aunt and uncle.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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