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Children · Ages 11–13

Getting the boot

by Peggy Guthart Strauss

Age rating: Ages 11–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A young girl named Daisy faces the challenge of fitting in at a new school. She learns to stand up for herself and find her place.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Daisy's school experiences.

Violence / Gore10

Bullying is depicted, but not graphically violent.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is found in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The bullying situations might be upsetting for some.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview focuses on social dynamics and resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Daisy finds courage to assert herself against bullies.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Supportive friendships are shown as important.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are explored.

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