The Bully
by Paul Langan
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A teenage boy named Mark struggles with bullying and his own anger, eventually finding a path toward self-control and understanding.
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.
Bullying and physical altercations occur between students at school.
Mild profanity is used sparingly by some characters.
No blasphemous content is included in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story does not contain any frightening or scary elements.
No occult or supernatural themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in the story.
The story focuses on personal growth and does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMark shows courage in confronting his own issues.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.
Some characters show concern for others' well-being.
The story touches on learning from mistakes and making better choices.
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