Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Sami and the time of the troubles cover
Teens · Ages 12–16

Sami and the time of the troubles

by Florence Parry Heide

Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1992

A young boy named Sami navigates a period of unrest and hardship in his country.

Concern Level

33/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore40

The story depicts the effects of war and unrest.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing20

The atmosphere of unrest can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve the occult.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview is secular, focusing on human resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Sami shows courage in facing difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Family and community bonds are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of hope and perseverance are present.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…