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Teens · Ages 13–17

How and why stories

by John Casper Branner

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1921

This collection presents various 'how and why' stories, likely explaining natural phenomena or cultural practices through narrative.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from these explanatory stories.

Violence / Gore10

Some stories might contain mild conflict or peril.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is not present in these older tales.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from these collected stories.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in these narratives.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some explanations might involve ancient or mythical elements.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Occult or mythical explanations for phenomena may appear.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Worldviews vary depending on the origin of each story.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters in some stories may show bravery.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme across the collection.

Love & Friendship10

Themes of community or family may appear.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The stories aim to explain the world through narrative.

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