Black-Eyed Susan
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
In 1930s Kansas, young Susan struggles with her family's poverty and her own feelings of inadequacy.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild descriptions of hardship and poverty are present.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or supernatural elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on personal struggles and family.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSusan shows courage facing difficult circumstances.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is.
Love is shown through family support and care.
Themes of perseverance are present, not explicit grace.
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