Grasshopper summer
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
This historical novel follows a young girl named Sarah as she navigates life on her family's farm during the summer of 1930. She learns about responsibility and family through her experiences with chores and a special grasshopper problem.
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 narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are included.
The story does not feature occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story promotes a positive, grounded worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in facing farm challenges.
Faith is implied through family values and hard work.
Family love and support are central to the plot.
Lessons of perseverance and responsibility are shown.
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