Scattered dust
by Ann E. Burg
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
In 1930s Dust Bowl Oklahoma, a young girl named Sarah struggles with her family's poverty and the loss of her mother.
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 descriptions of hardship and the effects of the Dust Bowl are present.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed in the book.
The story focuses on realistic struggles, not scary elements.
The narrative does not involve occult themes or witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in this book.
The story reflects the historical context without promoting a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this historical setting.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage facing difficult circumstances and family responsibilities.
Faith is implied through resilience, but not explicitly Christian.
Love is shown through family support and Sarah's care for her siblings.
There are themes of perseverance and hope in difficult times.
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