Begin at the beginning
by Amy Schwartz
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A young girl named Amy navigates the complexities of family and friendship in Brooklyn during the 1980s, dealing with her parents' divorce.
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 narrative.
The story does not contain any violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on personal and family challenges.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAmy shows resilience in dealing with family changes.
Faith is not a central theme in this narrative.
Familial love and friendship are important elements.
Themes of adaptation and emotional growth are present.
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