The boy in the black suit
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
Carl has a summer job as a cemetery groundskeeper, where he encounters a mysterious boy in a black suit who seems to be connected to death.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and discussions of death are present.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
Carl grapples with the grief of his brother's death.
The boy in the black suit creates a spooky atmosphere.
No occult themes or witchcraft are featured.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the narrative.
The worldview presented is secular and focuses on grief.
Christians are not portrayed in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCarl shows courage in facing his fears and grief.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Carl's love for his deceased brother is a core theme.
Themes of acceptance and moving forward are explored.
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