Medicine man
by Price, Joan.
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young Native American girl living in a remote village learns about traditional healing practices from her grandmother.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild illness and hardship are depicted.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story contains no frightening or scary elements.
Traditional healing practices are discussed, not occult magic.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on indigenous traditions, not a Christian worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows determination in learning traditional ways.
Respect for elders and tradition are valued.
The bond between the granddaughter and grandmother is central.
Themes of respect and learning are present.
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