A Screaming Kind of Day
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young girl named Maya experiences anxiety and learns to cope with her feelings during a challenging school year.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
The book deals with anxiety, which can be a precursor to self-harm.
Descriptions of Maya's anxiety attacks can be intense.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular and focuses on psychological well-being.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows courage in confronting her anxiety.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Supportive friendships and family relationships are shown.
Themes of self-acceptance and seeking help are central.
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