Come a Stranger (Tillerman)
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
Dicey Tillerman navigates family challenges and a new school after her mother's mental health struggles.
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.
Mild peril and conflict occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
Mother's mental health struggles are a significant plot point.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is secular and focuses on human resilience.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDicey shows courage facing difficult family circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family love and loyalty are central themes.
Themes of resilience and overcoming adversity are present.
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