Circus Girl
by Jack Sendak
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1957
A young girl named Anya runs away to join a circus and experiences its wonders and hardships.
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 this historical novel.
Some harsh realities and physical struggles are depicted.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The hardships of circus life can be unsettling.
Occult themes are not present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnya demonstrates resilience and courage in her new life.
Christian faith is not a central element of the plot.
Anya seeks belonging and connection.
Themes of grace and repentance are not prominent.
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