Cheng nan jiu shi
by Lin, Haiyin.
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1960
Set in 1940s Beijing, this story follows a young girl named Sanmao as she navigates childhood, friendship, and the complexities of war.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The backdrop of war implies some violence, though not graphic.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story reflects Chinese culture and societal norms.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSanmao shows resilience and adaptability in challenging times.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Sanmao experiences love and friendship within her community.
The story shows resilience and coping mechanisms.
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