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Children · Ages 10–13

Nobody's garden

by Cordelia Jones

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1964

A young girl named Lucy discovers a hidden, overgrown garden and begins to tend to it, finding solace and purpose in its restoration.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

There is no blasphemy in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The overgrown garden might feel slightly mysterious.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are included in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The focus is on nature and personal peace.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Lucy shows quiet determination in caring for the garden.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a significant element in the story.

Love & Friendship50

Lucy finds love for the garden and its transformation.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story emphasizes finding beauty and peace in nature.

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