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Teens · Ages 13–16

A Chance Child

by Jill Paton Walsh

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1978

A young girl named Annie is sent to live with relatives in England after her mother's death, struggling to adapt to a new life.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild emotional distress and hardship are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in the story.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on personal adjustment and relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Annie shows resilience in adapting to her new life.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Annie learns to love and trust her new family.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of acceptance and finding belonging are present.

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