Fighting Back (Black Apples)
by Wendy Orr
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young girl named Sarah struggles with bullying and finds strength to stand up for herself.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Bullying and verbal aggression are depicted.
Some profanity is used by the bullies.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The emotional distress from bullying is evident.
The book is not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on personal struggles and does not promote a worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah finds courage to confront her bullies.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Sarah receives support from friends.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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