My Brother John
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young boy named John navigates a challenging family situation and finds solace.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic feelings are present between characters.
Some arguments and emotional distress are depicted.
No profanity is used in the dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears.
No substance abuse is featured.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is primarily secular, focusing on human resilience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJohn shows quiet resilience in difficult circumstances.
Faith is implicitly present through family values.
John's actions demonstrate care for his family.
There are subtle hints of finding peace and understanding.
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