Emmy and the home for troubled girls
by Lynne Jonell
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
Emmy is sent to a peculiar home for troubled girls, where she uncovers its strange secrets.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are moments of tension and implied threats.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The atmosphere is unsettling and contains frightening elements.
The home has unusual and possibly supernatural occurrences.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores themes of control and rebellion.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEmmy shows bravery in investigating the home's mysteries.
Faith is not a central theme in the story.
Emmy forms bonds with other girls in the home.
The concept of grace or mercy is not explored.
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