Mona Minim and the Smell of the Sun
by Janet Frame
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
This novel follows the introspective journey of Mona Minim as she navigates childhood and her unique perceptions of the world.
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 the narrative.
The story does not contain violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from the book.
Substance use is not a theme in this novel.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is introspective, not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The focus is on internal experience, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMona shows quiet resilience in her experiences.
Christian faith is not a theme in this novel.
Familial bonds are present but not central.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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