Shadow on the water
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1967
A young girl named Sarah navigates a difficult family situation and finds solace in her faith and the natural world.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril occurs when Sarah is lost in the woods.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Being lost in the woods creates some mild suspense.
No occult themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story promotes a Christian worldview.
Christians are portrayed positively through Sarah's faith.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows quiet courage facing her family's problems.
Sarah's reliance on prayer and Scripture is central.
Familial love is shown, not romantic love.
Grace and forgiveness are implicitly shown in family dynamics.
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