A Tangle of Roots
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A teenage girl navigates family secrets and her own identity after her mother's death.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
What is Dokilit?
Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and discussions of romantic feelings occur between teens.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Mild language, like 'damn,' may appear occasionally.
No blasphemous content is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The protagonist grapples with grief and sadness.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on personal growth and family dynamics.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows resilience in facing difficult family issues.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of familial love and friendship are explored.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.
Comments
Loading comments…