Sal takes charge
by Matt Sims
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
Sal, a determined young girl, takes charge of her family's struggling farm after her father's illness.
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.
Mild challenges and setbacks occur on the farm.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story focuses on hard work and family responsibility.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSal demonstrates significant courage and determination.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Sal shows love and dedication to her family and farm.
Themes of perseverance and community support are present.
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