Color of Absence
by James Howe
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young girl named Sarah struggles with the emotional impact of her parents' divorce and her mother's depression.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Sarah's mother experiences depression, a form of mental struggle.
No scary elements are present in the book.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores family dynamics and emotional resilience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows resilience in navigating her family's difficulties.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Sarah shows love and concern for her struggling mother.
The narrative does not focus on grace or repentance.
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