Child of the May
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young girl named Elara lives in a village where a mysterious illness affects the children, and she must uncover its cause.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are descriptions of illness and its effects on children.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The mysterious illness and its impact create mild suspense.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on community and problem-solving.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows courage in facing the unknown illness.
Faith is not a central theme in this narrative.
Characters show care for each other during the crisis.
The story does not focus on grace or repentance.
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