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Just Ella (The Palace Chronicles, #1) cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

Just Ella (The Palace Chronicles, #1)

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

Ella, a commoner, finds herself in a royal palace and must navigate the complexities of court life and a potential romance with a prince.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are hints of romantic attraction and a few kisses.

Violence / Gore0

Violence is absent from the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent.

Substance Use0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Self-harm is absent.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary elements are absent.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focuses on fairy tale tropes.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Ella shows some bravery in adapting to her new surroundings.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship40

The development of romantic feelings is a key element.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Kindness and empathy are shown by some characters.

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