The Boy Who Lost His Face
by Louis Sachar
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A boy named Louis wakes up to find his face has disappeared, and he must embark on a quest to find it, encountering strange characters and situations.
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 narrative.
Mild peril and chase scenes occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The story does not contain blasphemous language.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
The story does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The initial premise of losing one's face can be unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLouis shows determination in his search.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The focus is on self-discovery, not self-giving love.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not central.
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