Julia and the hand of God
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
Julia, a young girl, experiences a mysterious illness and a strange phenomenon she calls the 'hand of God.' She navigates her illness and her family's reactions.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Julia's illness causes her physical discomfort and distress.
No profanity is present in the narrative.
The 'hand of God' is a metaphor, not blasphemy.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The unexplained illness might be unsettling for some readers.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The concept of 'God' is explored through Julia's perspective.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJulia shows resilience in dealing with her illness.
Julia's interpretation of events touches on faith and the divine.
Family members show concern and care for Julia.
Julia learns to understand her experiences and her family's support.
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