M.V. Sexton speaking
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
Suzanne Newton's novel follows a young girl named M.V. Sexton as she navigates life and her family's struggles in the rural South.
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 the narrative.
Mild violence occurs during a hunting scene involving M.V.'s father.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.
The story does not contain any frightening elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this novel.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in the book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceM.V. shows courage facing family hardships and personal challenges.
Faith is implied through family traditions and resilience, not explicit prayer.
Love is shown through family support and M.V.'s care for her siblings.
Moments of understanding and forgiveness appear between family members.
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