Mine for keeps
by Jean Little
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1962
Mine for Keeps is about Sally, a young girl with cerebral palsy, who navigates school and friendships after moving to a new town.
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 book.
The narrative does not contain any violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language is absent from the text.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.
The story is not scary for young readers.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSally shows courage adapting to new challenges and environments.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Love and friendship are central to Sally's experiences.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not central.
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