River child
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
A young girl named Sarah navigates the challenges of growing up in a rural community during the 1950s.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mild conflict and arguments occur within the family and community.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
No scary elements are present in the story.
No occult elements are present in the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The worldview presented is generally traditional and family-oriented.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah demonstrates resilience in dealing with family and social issues.
Family values and community traditions are emphasized.
Strong themes of family love and loyalty are central to the story.
The story shows characters learning from their experiences and growing.
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