Out From Boneville
by Jeff Smith
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
Phoney Bone and his brothers leave their home valley and encounter a dangerous world and a dragon.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this graphic novel.
Features cartoonish violence, chases, and a dragon attack.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The story does not contain any blasphemy.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Themes of suicide or self-harm are absent.
The dragon and some perilous situations might be mildly scary.
No occult or magical elements are present.
This book does not feature LGBTQ+ themes or characters.
The worldview is secular, focusing on adventure and character dynamics.
No specific portrayal of Christians or God is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe Bone cousins show bravery in facing the dangers of the Valley.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Brotherly loyalty and friendship are important themes.
Emphasizes perseverance and finding one's place in a new world.
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