As long as the rivers flow
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
This novel tells the story of a young Cree girl and her experiences growing up on the land and in residential school.
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 the book.
The harsh realities of residential school are depicted with some difficult moments.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is a theme in the book.
The story is not intended to be scary.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative highlights Indigenous culture and spirituality, distinct from a Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate resilience and strength in difficult circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.
Family bonds and community support are important themes.
The narrative does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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