Paperboy
by Vince Vawter
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A young boy in the 1960s South works as a paperboy and witnesses a significant historical event.
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 the story.
Some violence related to racial tensions is implied or briefly shown.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The story is not scary.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview presented is neutral.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in his actions.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Familial love and community bonds are present.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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