Ellie's New Home
by Becky Citra
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
Ellie adjusts to life in a new foster home, facing challenges and forming bonds.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is focused on resilience and finding belonging.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEllie shows courage in adapting to her new circumstances.
Implicit faith in a better future is present.
Ellie learns to love her foster family and herself.
The story explores themes of acceptance and second chances.
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