Numbering All the Bones
by Ann Rinaldi
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young woman in colonial America grapples with her identity and the harsh realities of her time, including slavery.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Depicts the brutality and injustice of slavery and war.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The historical context can be unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story critically examines historical injustices.
Some religious figures are portrayed as hypocritical.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show strength and resilience in difficult circumstances.
Faith is a source of comfort for some characters.
Family bonds and community support are important.
The story explores themes of justice and empathy.
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