Elspeth Hart and the school for show-offs
by Sarah Forbes
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
Elspeth Hart attends a prestigious boarding school where students are encouraged to be show-offs. She navigates the competitive environment and uncovers a secret.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAbsence of sexual content.
Mild conflict and competition between students.
No profanity is present.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some suspense regarding the school's secret.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview promotion is present.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElspeth demonstrates resilience and determination.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are important themes.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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