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Teens · Ages 13–15

Abela

by Berlie Doherty

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

Abela is a young girl living in a small village who dreams of becoming a shepherdess, facing challenges and learning about responsibility.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs when Abela is lost in the mountains.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The vastness of the mountains creates a sense of isolation.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Abela shows courage facing the harsh mountain environment.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.

Love & Friendship20

Abela shows love for her animals and family.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Abela learns from her mistakes and grows.

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