Pick-Up Sticks
by Sarah Ellis
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young girl deals with the complexities of friendship, family, and her own identity during a summer of change.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMildly suggestive themes are present in conversations.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Minimal profanity may be present.
No blasphemy occurs in the narrative.
No substance abuse is a theme.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in navigating difficult relationships.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Friendship and familial love are central themes.
Characters learn about empathy and understanding.
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