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Teens · Ages 13–17

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by Julia Alvarez

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

Chabela, a young girl, moves to a new town and struggles with prejudice and fitting in after her family's farm is taken away.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore10

There are instances of verbal conflict and intimidation.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The book explores themes of injustice and societal issues.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Chabela shows courage in facing difficult situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

The story depicts familial love and community support.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of understanding and empathy are present.

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