Red-dirt Jessie
by Anna Myers
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
Jessie, a young girl in rural Oklahoma, faces challenges and learns about life, love, and family.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic interest and kissing occur.
Minor conflicts and arguments happen between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult elements are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJessie shows resilience in dealing with her circumstances.
There are subtle references to faith and church.
Family relationships and love are central themes.
Kindness and understanding are demonstrated.
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