How to Build a House
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A teenage girl named Maya grapples with family issues, grief, and the process of building a new life after a loss.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic interest and discussions are present.
No violence is depicted in this book.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance abuse is depicted in this book.
Maya experiences significant grief and emotional pain.
No scary elements are present in this book.
No occult elements are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
Focuses on secular coping mechanisms for grief.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows resilience in rebuilding her life.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of familial love and friendship are important.
Maya learns to move forward and heal.
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