Make-believe with Barney
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young girl named Barney uses her imagination to cope with her parents' divorce and her mother's struggles.
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 story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarney shows courage in facing her family's challenges.
Faith is not a central theme in this book.
Barney shows love for her family despite difficulties.
The story focuses on emotional processing, not repentance.
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