Half a chance
by Cynthia Lord
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young girl named Mattie moves to a new town and struggles to make friends, finding an unlikely connection with an elderly neighbor. She learns about empathy and connection.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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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 is present in the text.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The book is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on relatable social and emotional challenges.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMattie shows quiet courage in adapting to new situations.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
The developing friendship between Mattie and her neighbor is central.
The story emphasizes empathy, understanding, and building connections.
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