Mountain light
by Laurence Yep
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
A young Chinese-American boy named Tom lives in a rural setting and experiences prejudice and learns about his heritage.
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.
There are descriptions of racial prejudice and conflict.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is mentioned.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story deals with social issues, not horror.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story addresses societal prejudice and cultural assimilation.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom shows courage in facing prejudice and understanding his identity.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Family loyalty and understanding are important themes.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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