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Gingerbread (Cyd Charisse, #1) cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

Gingerbread (Cyd Charisse, #1)

by Rachel Cohn

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young Jewish girl in New York City grapples with identity, family expectations, and finding her voice.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

There are discussions of crushes and budding romance.

Violence / Gore0

Violence is absent from this story.

Profanity / Language10

Mild language may be present.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a focus of the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters experience typical teenage anxieties and insecurities.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary or horror elements are not included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are not part of the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not a focus of this book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative focuses on cultural and personal identity.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Cyd shows determination in pursuing her interests.

Faith & Hope5

Jewish cultural traditions are present, but not Christian faith.

Love & Friendship30

Friendships and family relationships are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Characters learn from experiences, but grace is not a theme.

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