Once upon a totem
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
This collection of stories draws from Indigenous Pacific Northwest traditions and folklore.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some stories contain mild depictions of conflict or danger.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Some mythical creatures might be mildly unsettling.
The stories are rooted in indigenous spiritual beliefs.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is indigenous, not Christian.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters often show resilience in their tales.
The spiritual framework is indigenous, not Christian.
Community and family bonds are often featured.
The stories do not focus on Christian concepts of grace.
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