The stone-faced boy
by Paula Fox
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1968
A young boy's emotional journey unfolds as he deals with his mother's illness and his own feelings.
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.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from this book.
No substance abuse is featured in the plot.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
This book is not scary or horror-themed.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows courage in facing his mother's illness.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Familial love and concern for his mother are central.
The story touches on empathy and understanding.
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