New kid in school
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young Black girl named Maya navigates the challenges of starting at a new, predominantly white school.
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 story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from the story.
There is no depiction of substance abuse.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in the book.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows resilience and courage in adapting to her new environment.
Christian faith is not a central theme or element.
Friendship and familial support are present, but not self-giving love.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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