Half spoon of rice
by Icy Smith
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young girl navigates life in Vietnam during wartime, finding resilience and hope amidst hardship.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Depicts the harsh realities and violence of war in Vietnam.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The war setting can be unsettling but not overtly scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The narrative reflects a Vietnamese cultural perspective.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows immense courage and resilience in survival.
Family and cultural traditions provide a sense of faith.
Strong themes of familial love and community support are shown.
Hope and perseverance are key themes for the characters.
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