A handful of stars
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
This novel tells the story of a young girl navigating adolescence, friendships, and family challenges in the 1970s.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic interests and crushes are depicted.
Violence is not depicted in the novel.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
Blasphemy is absent from the text.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in this novel.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are described.
The novel does not contain scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not a focus of the novel.
The novel does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in the novel.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in navigating difficult situations.
Christian faith is not a theme in this novel.
Friendship and family love are central themes.
Themes of grace or repentance are not present.
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