Bluish
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young Black girl named Bluish navigates her complex family relationships and her own identity in rural Ohio.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic feelings are explored between teenage characters.
Some family arguments and tensions are depicted.
Very mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemous content is included in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
The book does not address suicide or self-harm.
No scary or horror elements are present in the story.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story reflects a secular, humanistic perspective.
God and Christians are not mentioned in this novel.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBluish shows resilience in navigating her challenges.
Christian faith is not a focus of this novel.
Complex family love and loyalty are central themes.
Understanding and acceptance are explored within relationships.
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