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Teens · Ages 13–16

James Steel Smith's city song

by James Steel Smith

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1970

A young boy named James navigates the challenges of growing up in a city, dealing with friendships and personal growth.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interests and discussions may be present.

Violence / Gore10

Some minor conflicts or arguments might occur between characters.

Profanity / Language10

Occasional mild profanity might be used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a focus of the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent from the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story focuses on secular life and relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

James shows determination in facing his personal challenges.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a prominent theme in the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Friendships and familial bonds are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Characters learn from mistakes and grow through experiences.

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