The funeral
by Matt James
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2018
A young boy named Leo grapples with grief and the mystery surrounding his father's death at a funeral.
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 story.
The death of Leo's father is a central, but not graphic, event.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The tone is somber but not scary.
No occult elements are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on human emotions.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeo shows resilience in processing his loss.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Leo's love for his family is evident.
The story touches on acceptance of loss.
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