Next-door neighbors
by Sarah Ellis
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
Two young neighbors navigate friendship, family dynamics, and the challenges of growing up.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild discussions of crushes and budding romance occur.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Very mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story is not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
Some secular perspectives on life are presented.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience facing personal issues.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and familial love are explored.
Some instances of understanding and empathy are shown.
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