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Teens · Ages 13–16

Running on the cracks

by Julia Donaldson

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

A young girl navigates the challenges of her family's instability and her own emotional struggles, finding strength within herself.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interest is present but not explicit.

Violence / Gore20

Some emotional conflict and difficult family situations are depicted.

Profanity / Language10

Very mild, infrequent profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use10

Themes of emotional distress are present, but not explicit self-harm.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Emotional struggles are a focus, but not explicit suicide.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview may lean towards secular humanism in its problem-solving.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The protagonist demonstrates significant inner courage and resilience.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a prominent theme in this story.

Love & Friendship40

The character shows a growing capacity for empathy and care.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of forgiveness are not central to the plot.

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