The great wheel (Newbery honor roll)
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1957
The story follows the life of a young boy named Billy as he experiences the wonders and challenges of growing up in a small town.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis is a character-driven story about growing up, not romance.
There are some minor conflicts and challenges faced by the characters.
The language is appropriate for a young adult audience.
No blasphemous content is present in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme explored in this book.
The story does not depict suicide or self-harm.
The narrative is realistic and lacks scary elements.
There are no supernatural or occult themes in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the story.
The story focuses on personal growth and life experiences.
The characters are portrayed with a focus on their humanity.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly faces life's challenges with a developing sense of resilience.
The story does not involve any religious faith.
Family relationships and community connections are important aspects.
The narrative explores themes of learning, change, and self-discovery.
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