The beloved dearly
by Doug Cooney
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young boy named Billy struggles with his identity and fitting in at school, finding solace in his imagination and a special friendship.
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 appear.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows courage in facing his insecurities.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Billy shows love for his friends and family.
Themes of grace and repentance are not present.
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