Dancing at the Odinochka
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young girl named Anya experiences life and hardship in a Russian orphanage during the early 20th century.
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 book.
Depicts hardship and difficult living conditions in the orphanage.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The harsh realities of orphanage life can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians exists.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnya shows immense courage in surviving difficult circumstances.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Anya forms bonds of love and care with other orphans.
Anya shows resilience and a capacity for hope.
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