Kept in the dark
by Nina Bawden
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young girl, Tula, is sent to live with her aunt and uncle, where she uncovers a dark family secret.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
The story contains some implied threats and emotional distress.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is featured.
The story touches on themes of emotional distress.
The atmosphere is tense and unsettling due to the secret.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTula shows resilience in uncovering the truth.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family relationships are explored, though strained.
Themes of truth and confronting difficult realities are present.
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