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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Paint

by Jennifer Dance

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A historical novel about a young artist in 1930s New York who navigates societal expectations and personal dreams.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some romantic intimacy and kissing are described.

Violence / Gore10

Mild conflict and societal pressures are depicted.

Profanity / Language10

Infrequent, mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this historical novel.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this novel.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in this historical drama.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in this novel.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this historical fiction.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Focus is on personal ambition and societal norms.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The protagonist shows courage in pursuing her artistic goals.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a prominent theme in this novel.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic love and familial affection are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of repentance are not central to the plot.

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