Tony Drum
by Edwin Pugh
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1898
Tony Drum, a young boy in Victorian London, experiences hardship and learns about life through his work and interactions in the city.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical novel.
Some depictions of hardship and poverty imply potential for violence.
Mild, infrequent profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is featured in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
This book does not depict suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary or horror-themed.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.
The narrative focuses on social realities rather than a specific worldview.
No specific portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTony shows resilience and courage in difficult circumstances.
No specific Christian faith elements are central to the plot.
Some instances of kindness and community support are shown.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not prominent.
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