Pig-heart Boy
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A boy named Dylan receives a pig's heart in a transplant and deals with the consequences.
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 book.
The story involves medical procedures and the potential for rejection.
Some mild language may be present.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
The protagonist grapples with his mortality and identity.
The concept of a pig's heart might be unsettling for some.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The book explores ethical questions surrounding medical advancements.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDylan shows courage in adapting to his new reality.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family support and friendship are important to Dylan.
Themes of acceptance and self-discovery are present.
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