The boy from Sula
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1973
A young boy's life is disrupted when he is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in a new town, where he encounters challenges and makes new friends.
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 book.
Mild conflict or arguments might occur between characters.
No profanity is used in the story.
Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The story contains no scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
The worldview presented is generally neutral.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some courage in adapting to new situations.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Family love and friendship are explored.
Grace and mercy are not central themes.
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