Half a world away
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
This historical fiction novel follows a young Japanese American girl named Keiko as she navigates life in an internment camp during World War II.
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 novel.
Some scenes depict the harsh realities of internment camp life.
No profanity is used in the book.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in the narrative.
The atmosphere of the internment camp can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The novel portrays the injustice faced by Japanese Americans.
The U.S. government and military are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKeiko shows resilience in the face of adversity.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family bonds are tested and strengthened by circumstances.
Moments of empathy emerge between characters.
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