The Year of Billy Miller
by Kevin Henkes
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A young boy named Billy Miller navigates the everyday adventures and challenges of growing up in a small town.
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.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is featured in the plot.
No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows resilience in facing childhood challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family love and friendship are central themes.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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