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Teens · Ages 13–15

El niño nuevo

by Katherine Couric

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

A young boy named Mateo arrives at a new school and struggles to fit in, facing bullying and loneliness.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Bullying and verbal taunts occur between students.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on social dynamics, not worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Mateo shows courage in facing his new school.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship develops between Mateo and other students.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Kindness and understanding help Mateo adjust.

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