Mick Harte Was Here
by Barbara Park
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
This novel tells the story of Mick Harte, a young boy dealing with the sudden death of his older brother.
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 this realistic novel.
The death of a character is a central theme.
Some mild language might be present.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is not scary, but emotionally impactful.
Occult themes or witchcraft are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
The worldview is secular, focusing on human emotions.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMick shows resilience in processing his grief.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family love and support are central to the story.
Themes of understanding and empathy are present.
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