Lizard in the sun
by Joanne Ryder
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
This novel follows a young girl named Sarah who moves to the desert and discovers a connection with nature and a mysterious lizard.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Violence is not a feature of this story.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The desert setting might feel isolating to some readers.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the story.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The narrative focuses on nature and personal discovery.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows some courage in adapting to a new environment.
Faith is not a significant element in the story.
Connection with nature and self-discovery are central themes.
There are themes of observation and understanding the natural world.
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