Being Fishkill
by Ruth Lehrer
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
A teenage girl, Maya, moves to a new town and discovers a hidden community of people who can transform into animals.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are hints of romantic attraction and kissing.
There are some chase scenes and moments of physical conflict.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some scenes involve suspense and mild peril.
The shapeshifting is presented as a natural ability, not witchcraft.
LGBTQ+ themes or characters are not present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows bravery in adapting to her new life and dangers.
Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Maya forms strong bonds and experiences romantic feelings.
Characters learn to accept each other and resolve conflicts.
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