I have an olive tree
by Eve Bunting
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young boy named Sami helps his family plant an olive tree in their new home, reflecting on change and hope.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Profanity is absent from this book.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
Suicide or self-harm is not addressed.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or magical elements are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The worldview is neutral and focuses on family and hope.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSami shows resilience in adapting to a new environment.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Family love and support are central to the story.
Hope and new beginnings are emphasized.
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