The bully
by Jan Needle
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
A young boy named Kevin is constantly bullied at school and struggles to find his place, eventually confronting his tormentors.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Bullying includes physical and verbal aggression.
Profanity is used by the bullies and in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
The emotional distress of bullying is evident.
The bullying situations can be upsetting and tense.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on realistic social dynamics.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKevin shows courage in facing his bullies.
The story does not focus on religious faith.
Supportive friendships offer some solace.
Themes of resilience and standing up for oneself are present.
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