The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl (The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl, #1)
by Barry Lyga
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
This novel follows the unlikely friendship between a comic-book-obsessed teen and a Goth girl as they navigate high school and a school play.
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.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.
The worldview presented is generally secular and teen-focused.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSacrificial courage is not a central theme.
True Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Self-giving love is explored through friendship.
Grace and mercy are not explicitly explored themes.
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