Tex
by S. E. Hinton
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
Ponyboy Curtis navigates gang rivalries and personal loss in 1960s Oklahoma. He grapples with identity and the harsh realities of his social class.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome kissing occurs between characters.
Frequent, intense gang fights and injuries are described.
Mild profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemy is absent.
Suicide or self-harm is absent.
Mental health struggles are present but not self-harm.
Scary content is absent.
Occult or witchcraft is absent.
LGBTQ+ prominence and affirmation are absent.
The worldview is gritty and focuses on survival.
Adults are often portrayed negatively or as absent.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePonyboy shows courage in protecting his friends and family.
Christian faith is absent.
Loyalty and brotherhood are strong themes.
Redemption is a minor theme for some characters.
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