House of Dance
by Beth Kephart
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young dancer named Maya grapples with family expectations and her own artistic aspirations in a competitive world.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentBrief mentions of romantic interest, but no explicit content.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Mild language may be present, but no strong profanity.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The pressure of competition might be stressful for some readers.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The focus is on artistic and personal growth, not religious themes.
No specific portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows determination in pursuing her dance goals.
Faith is not a theme in this novel.
Family relationships and friendships are explored.
Themes of perseverance and self-discovery are present.
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