Out of Step (Dancing Shoes, No 4)
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young girl named Sarah moves to a new town and struggles to fit in, finding solace and purpose in ballet. She learns about friendship and perseverance.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mild social conflict and emotional challenges occur.
No profanity is used by the characters in the book.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on personal growth and social dynamics.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in pursuing her passion for dance.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Friendship and dedication are important themes.
Themes of perseverance and overcoming challenges are present.
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