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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Red Sand Blue Sky

by Cathy Applegate

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1995

A young girl named Cathy grapples with family issues and her own identity while living in a rural Australian setting.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic feelings are explored, but no explicit content.

Violence / Gore20

Family arguments and emotional distress are depicted.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild language may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used in the story.

Substance Use0

No instances of substance abuse are shown.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Emotional struggles are present, but not explicit self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story focuses on realistic challenges, not fear.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The narrative is grounded in reality, no occult themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

This book does not feature LGBTQ+ themes.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is realistic and focuses on personal growth.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not a focus of this narrative.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Cathy shows courage in facing her family's problems.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this story.

Love & Friendship20

Family relationships and the search for belonging are key.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story does not emphasize grace or repentance.

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