Gooney Bird on the map
by Lois Lowry
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A quirky and confident young girl named Gooney Bird arrives at a new school and shakes things up with her unique approach.
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 story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
No scary elements are present in the narrative.
No occult themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story focuses on everyday school life and social dynamics.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceGooney Bird displays confidence and assertiveness.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and acceptance are explored among classmates.
Themes of individuality and embracing differences are prominent.
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