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Teens · Ages 13–16

Below the Root

by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

In a subterranean world, a young girl named Maya discovers a hidden truth about her people and their connection to the surface.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Mild peril and tense situations occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some mild suspense exists regarding the unknown.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Maya shows bravery in exploring the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and community bonds are depicted.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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