A summer to die
by Lois Lowry
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A young girl named Anna spends a summer with her aunt and uncle, dealing with illness and loss.
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.
The story deals with illness and its effects.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The story deals with themes of mortality and grief.
The emotional weight of illness and loss creates somberness.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story presents a realistic, humanistic worldview.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnna shows resilience in facing difficult circumstances.
No true Christian faith elements are central.
Family love and care are central themes.
Themes of acceptance and understanding are present.
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