Handles
by Jan Mark
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A young girl named Handles navigates the challenges of foster care and finds a sense of belonging.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mild conflict and arguments occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
A secular worldview is presented without explicit promotion.
Christians are not a prominent focus in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHandles demonstrates resilience and courage in difficult circumstances.
Faith is not a central theme in this book.
The search for love and belonging is a core theme.
Some instances of kindness are shown, but not central.
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