Tertius and Pliny
by Ben Frankel
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
Two young boys, Tertius and Pliny, navigate the complexities of friendship and growing up in a specific time and place.
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 the story.
Minor conflicts and disagreements occur between the boys.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on the boys' personal experiences.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boys show some bravery in facing challenges.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The bond of friendship between Tertius and Pliny is central.
Themes of understanding and reconciliation are present.
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