Lights on the River
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A young girl experiences the joys and sorrows of life in a small town during the Depression.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAbsence of sexual content is noted.
Depicts hardship and some difficult situations.
Profanity is not present in this book.
No blasphemy is found in this story.
Substance use is not a theme here.
Themes of despair and hardship are present.
The story is not scary for readers.
Occult themes are absent from this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
A secular, historical worldview is present.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience and inner strength.
Some religious faith is present contextually.
Family and community love are central.
Themes of perseverance are present.
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