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Making the Grade (Dancing Shoes, No 5) cover
Children · Ages 9–11

Making the Grade (Dancing Shoes, No 5)

by Antonia Barber

Age rating: Ages 9–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

A young girl named Vicky learns to dance and overcomes her shyness.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence occurs in Vicky's dance school experiences.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the characters' dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted here.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not mentioned in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Vicky shows courage in facing her stage fright.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Vicky's dedication to dance shows passion.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Overcoming personal challenges is a positive theme.

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