
A place to Scream
by Jean Ure
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young girl named Sarah struggles with her family's expectations and finds solace in a hidden place where she can scream.
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 the story.
Emotional distress and conflict are depicted.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
Substance use is not a focus of the story.
The protagonist experiences significant emotional distress.
The emotional intensity can be unsettling for some readers.
Occult themes are absent from this book.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this book.
The worldview is primarily secular and focused on internal struggles.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows resilience in coping with her feelings.
Christian faith is not a prominent element in the story.
Family dynamics and the need for emotional expression are explored.
Themes of emotional release and finding coping mechanisms are present.
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