Five Smooth Stones
Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
During the Civil Rights Movement, a young girl named Sarah faces prejudice and learns about courage and justice in her community.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
The story depicts the harsh realities of racial prejudice and its effects.
Profanity is not used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included in the story.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
The book does not contain themes of suicide or self-harm.
The story is grounded in historical reality and not frightening.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present.
The story implicitly promotes justice and equality, aligning with Christian values.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah and other characters exhibit immense courage in the face of injustice.
While not explicit, the story's moral compass aligns with Christian principles of love and justice.
The story emphasizes love for community and standing up for others.
The narrative implicitly calls for understanding and a move towards reconciliation.
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