Addie Runs Away
by Joan Robins
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
Addie, a young girl, runs away from home to escape her abusive stepfather and finds refuge with a kind elderly couple.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Addie's stepfather is physically abusive towards her.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAddie shows courage in escaping her dangerous home situation.
Faith is not a central theme, but kindness is shown.
The elderly couple shows selfless love and provides safety for Addie.
The story shows mercy and kindness to someone in need.
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