Wild Boy and the Black Terror
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
In Victorian London, a boy named Billy is sent to a harsh reform school where he encounters a mysterious, wild boy and a dangerous secret.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
Depicts harsh punishments and physical altercations at the reform school.
Some mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the book.
Features a menacing atmosphere and frightening situations.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The harshness of the institution might imply a critique of societal structures.
Some authority figures are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows bravery in facing the dangers of the school.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Billy shows loyalty and concern for the wild boy.
Some characters show resilience in difficult circumstances.
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