Broken drum
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young girl named Sarah navigates the challenges of growing up in a small town during the 1950s.
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 characters.
Some minor conflict and arguments occur between characters.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous language is used in the story.
No substance use is featured in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
This story is not scary for readers.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage facing difficult family situations.
Family values are present, but Christian faith is not central.
Family love and loyalty are important themes.
Themes of understanding and forgiveness are subtly present.
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