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Teens · Ages 13–15

May B.

by Caroline Starr Rose

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A young girl named May B. is sent to live with relatives in the Dust Bowl and must adapt to a harsh new life.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild peril and hardship are depicted due to the Dust Bowl conditions.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing5

The harshness of the Dust Bowl can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on resilience and family, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

May B. shows courage in facing her new circumstances.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is.

Love & Friendship30

Family bonds and loyalty are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of perseverance and adapting to hardship are present.

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