Only the stars
by Dee Boyd
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
Only the Stars follows a young girl named Skye who navigates grief and finds hope after her mother's death, with the help of her grandmother and a mysterious star.
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 this book.
No violence is depicted in Only the Stars.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance abuse is featured.
The book deals with the theme of death and grief.
No scary or horror elements are in this book.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSkye shows resilience in facing her mother's death.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Skye's relationship with her grandmother shows love.
The story explores themes of healing and hope.
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