The truant boy
by Massachusetts Sabbath School Society
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1839
This historical novella tells the story of a boy who struggles with truancy and learns important lessons about responsibility and education.
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 this historical story.
No significant violence occurs in this story about truancy.
No profanity is found within this historical novella.
No blasphemous content appears in this story.
No substance use is featured in this story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
This book is a moral lesson, not scary.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in this story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
This story promotes education and responsibility, not a worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCourage is not a primary theme in this story.
Faith is not a central theme in this historical story.
Love is not a primary focus of this story.
Grace and mercy are not central themes in this story.
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