The Boy in Number Four
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young boy named Alex discovers he has a rare blood disorder and must navigate the challenges of his illness and his relationships.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some minor physical altercations occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
Alex struggles with the emotional toll of his serious illness.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
No occult or magical themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story presents a secular worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlex shows courage in facing his health challenges.
Faith is not a central theme in this narrative.
Family love and friendship are important elements.
There are minor themes of support and understanding.
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