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Climbing a Monkey Puzzle Tree cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

Climbing a Monkey Puzzle Tree

by Karen Wallace

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

A young girl named Maya faces challenges and learns about herself as she navigates a new environment and a difficult relationship with her father.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild conflict and arguments occur.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is free of scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are featured in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Maya shows courage in facing her fears.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship15

Familial love and reconciliation are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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