No stars at the circus
by Mary Finn
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young girl named Clara runs away from home and finds herself in a strange circus, encountering unusual characters.
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.
Some mild conflicts and emotional distress occur.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The circus setting can be slightly unsettling but not scary.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular, with a touch of magical realism.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceClara shows courage in her journey.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of finding belonging and connection are explored.
Themes of self-discovery and embracing uniqueness are present.
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