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Teens · Ages 13–15

Maida's little island

by Inez Haynes Gillmore

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1939

A young girl named Maida visits her grandmother on a Caribbean island and learns about the local culture and her own heritage.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in Maida's island adventures.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in this novel.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is free from scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical novel.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not depicted in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Maida shows courage in adapting to a new environment.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are featured.

Love & Friendship20

Maida develops love for her grandmother and island.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or mercy are not central.

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