Roosevelt Grady
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
Roosevelt Grady, a young African American boy, moves between foster homes during the Great Depression.
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 story.
Some instances of prejudice and difficult living conditions are shown.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story highlights systemic issues and resilience, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRoosevelt shows resilience and courage in navigating his circumstances.
Family and community support are important themes.
The desire for belonging and familial love is central.
Themes of hope and perseverance are present, not explicit grace.
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