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Teens · Ages 13–15

The boy with the lightning feet

by Sally Gardner

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A boy with extraordinary speed, the boy with the lightning feet, must learn to control his gift and use it for good.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

The boy faces challenges and some physical confrontations.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

The story does not contain blasphemous language.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some action sequences might be mildly intense.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The story features a boy with magical speed.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on personal responsibility and using gifts.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The boy shows courage in using his lightning feet.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not feature explicit Christian faith elements.

Love & Friendship40

The boy learns to use his abilities to help others.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not central to the plot.

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