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Teens · Ages 13–17

Chickadee

by Louise Erdrich

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young Ojibwe girl named Chickadee navigates family, tradition, and the challenges of growing up on a reservation.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No explicit sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild peril and conflict occur on the reservation.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story centers on Ojibwe culture and traditions.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Chickadee shows quiet courage in facing her challenges.

Faith & Hope10

Traditional beliefs and community are central to the characters.

Love & Friendship30

Love is shown through family bonds and community support.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of resilience and understanding are present.

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