Christmas in the Badlands (Dinosaur Soup)
by Gerri Cook
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young girl named Sarah finds herself in the rugged Badlands during Christmas and encounters unexpected challenges.
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 narrative.
There are mentions of hardship and potential danger in the Badlands.
No profanity is used by the characters in the story.
The text does not contain any blasphemous language.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The harsh environment of the Badlands creates some atmospheric tension.
The story does not include any occult or magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in the book.
The story implicitly promotes resilience and self-reliance.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah demonstrates courage facing the challenges of the Badlands.
Christmas is a setting, but Christian faith is not central.
Family bonds and community support are subtly shown.
The narrative does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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