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Teens · Ages 13–16

No star nights

by Anna Egan Smucker

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1989

A young girl named Star navigates the challenges of her family's poverty and her father's absence during the Great Depression.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore10

Some descriptions of hardship and poverty are present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on human resilience, not a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Star shows courage in facing difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is implied through resilience, not explicit Christian practice.

Love & Friendship40

Love is shown through family support and community bonds.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of perseverance and hope are present.

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