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Teens · Ages 13–15

Red Shoe

by Ursula Dubosarsky

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

Set in Australia, this story follows a young girl named Lucy as she navigates a new school and the complexities of friendship and belonging.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some instances of bullying and social conflict occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a focus of the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in the book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Lucy shows courage in adapting to new social situations.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a significant element in this narrative.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and the desire for connection are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Moments of kindness and reconciliation are present.

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