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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Journey of the Sparrows

by Fran Leeper Buss

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A young girl flees El Salvador and journeys to the United States seeking safety.

Concern Level

41/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

30/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some mature themes related to hardship are present.

Violence / Gore50

The journey involves significant danger and violence.

Profanity / Language15

Occasional mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm5

Themes of desperation may be present.

Scary / Disturbing30

Scenes of danger and hardship can be intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is secular, focusing on human resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonist demonstrates immense courage and resilience.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is a source of hope for some characters.

Love & Friendship60

Strong themes of family love and protection are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Hope and perseverance are key themes.

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