Ninth Ward
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
Lanesha navigates the challenges of life in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, finding resilience and community.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentA brief mention of a character's pregnancy occurs.
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina involves descriptions of destruction and hardship.
Mild, infrequent profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The descriptions of the hurricane's destruction can be unsettling.
Occult or magical themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on human resilience and community, not a specific worldview.
No portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLanesha and others demonstrate significant courage in adversity.
Christian faith is not a central theme, though community support is.
Strong themes of community support and caring for others are present.
The story shows resilience and finding hope after hardship.
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