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Teens · Ages 12–15

Better than gold

by Carolyn Clark

Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

This novel follows a young girl named Sarah who discovers a hidden treasure and learns about its history and the importance of family.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Minor conflicts and challenges arise during the treasure hunt.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

The book does not contain any blasphemous content.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Themes of suicide or self-harm are absent.

Scary / Disturbing5

Some mild suspense is present during the search for treasure.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on family history and discovery.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice25

Sarah shows determination in her quest to find the treasure.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central element of the story.

Love & Friendship35

The importance of family connections and heritage is emphasized.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

Sarah learns about her family's past and its significance.

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