My sister lives on the mantelpiece
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A young girl navigates the complexities of family and identity during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, dealing with her family's differing political views and the impact of violence.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The Troubles in Northern Ireland are a backdrop to the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The atmosphere is tense due to the political situation.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on personal and family experiences.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in difficult circumstances.
Faith is not a central theme in this narrative.
Family love and loyalty are tested by external pressures.
Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.
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