The doctor's boy
by Pamela Dell
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young boy named David struggles with his identity and his place in the world after his doctor father's death.
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.
Violence is not a feature of this story.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language appears.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
The protagonist experiences significant emotional distress from grief.
The story is not scary or suspenseful.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not present.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are included.
The worldview is secular and focuses on human experience.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDavid shows quiet strength in coping.
Christian faith is not depicted in the story.
Family bonds and memories are central to the plot.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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