Our house on Hueco
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young Mexican-American boy named Carlos navigates his identity, family, and experiences in El Paso, Texas, during the 1970s.
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 book.
Some mild conflict and neighborhood scuffles occur.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft themes are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is primarily secular, focusing on cultural and personal experiences.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCarlos shows courage in understanding his heritage and navigating challenges.
Christian faith is not a central theme in the book.
Strong emphasis on family love and loyalty.
Lessons on understanding and embracing one's background are present.
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