Jeptha and the new people
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1960
Jeptha, a young boy, navigates the challenges of his family's move to a new town and the prejudices they face.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild conflict and arguments occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story subtly addresses societal prejudice and intolerance.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJeptha shows courage in facing difficult social situations.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Jeptha shows love for his family and tries to understand others.
The story touches on themes of understanding and acceptance.
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