Scott O'Dell
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young girl named Simone Payment is sent to live with her aunt and uncle and experiences life in a new town.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild interpersonal conflict occurs.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSimone shows quiet resilience in adapting.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Themes of family relationships and finding belonging are explored.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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