Pumpkins
by Mary Lyn Ray
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young girl named Willa finds solace and connection through growing pumpkins and observing the changing seasons.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The book is not scary.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview is secular, focusing on nature and personal growth.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWilla shows quiet courage in dealing with her family's issues.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Willa's care for her pumpkins shows a gentle love.
A sense of quiet acceptance is present in the story.
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