Angel Island
by Laurence Yep
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young Chinese American boy, in 1960s San Francisco, grapples with his identity and the cultural clashes between his family and the outside world.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
Some minor conflicts and tensions are depicted.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story contains no scary elements.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story explores cultural and societal norms of the era.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in navigating his identity.
Christian faith is not a focus of this narrative.
Family relationships and community bonds are important themes.
Themes of grace or repentance are not prominent.
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