Faraway home
by Jane Kurtz
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young girl named Lisha travels from America to Ethiopia and navigates cultural differences.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are some minor instances of conflict or hardship.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story explores Ethiopian culture and traditions.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLisha shows courage in adapting to a new environment.
Family and cultural traditions are important, but not explicitly faith-based.
Family love and connection are central to the narrative.
Themes of adaptation and understanding different cultures are present.
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