The Secret Summer of Daniel Lyons
by Roy Apps
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
Daniel Lyons navigates the complexities of adolescence, friendships, and family during a pivotal summer.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic interest and kissing are depicted.
No violence occurs in the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain frightening elements.
Occult or magical themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
The worldview is generally secular and focused on personal growth.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this novel.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDaniel shows some courage in facing social situations.
Christian faith is not a significant element.
Friendship and familial love are important themes.
Understanding and empathy are subtly present.
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