A Long Way from Chicago (A Long Way from Chicago, #1)
by Richard Peck
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
Two siblings spend summers with their eccentric grandmother in rural Illinois, experiencing humorous and memorable adventures.
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 this story.
Mild mischief and minor conflicts occur.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The tone is lighthearted and not scary.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are explored in this story.
The worldview is generally wholesome and family-oriented.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show some bravery in new situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are included.
Family love and sibling bonds are central.
Kindness and understanding are shown.
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