She's wearing a dead bird on her head!
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
This novel follows a young girl named Elberta who navigates the challenges of adolescence and her eccentric family, particularly her mother.
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 narrative.
Mild conflict and arguments occur between characters.
Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is featured in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The book does not address suicide or self-harm.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative explores themes of individuality and societal expectations.
No characters are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElberta shows some courage in asserting her own identity.
Christian faith is not a central theme or element in the story.
Family relationships, though complex, show underlying love.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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