Footprints in the refrigerator
by Selma Boyd
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young boy named Timmy navigates family dynamics and his own feelings when his parents separate, finding solace in unexpected places.
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 the narrative.
No violence is depicted in the story.
The characters do not use any profanity.
No blasphemous language is included.
There is no mention of substance abuse.
Timmy experiences sadness and worry due to his parents' separation.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTimmy shows resilience in dealing with his family situation.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Timmy learns about empathy and understanding family changes.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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