Alice Yazzie's year
by Ramona Maher
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
Alice Yazzie, a Navajo girl, experiences a year of cultural traditions, family life, and personal growth on her reservation.
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 the story.
Mild challenges and difficulties are faced by Alice.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult themes or witchcraft are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a Native American cultural perspective.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlice shows resilience in navigating her experiences.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Family love and community bonds are central.
Themes of grace and mercy are absent.
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