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Teens · Ages 13–16

Milkweed

by Jerry Spinelli

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young boy named Jerry lives in a Japanese internment camp during World War II, facing hardship and finding moments of connection.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present.

Violence / Gore30

The setting involves the harsh realities of internment.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story addresses historical injustice and prejudice.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Jerry shows resilience and inner strength.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and familial bonds are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Characters find ways to cope and endure hardship.

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