Shooting the Moon
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
In 1960s Mississippi, a young girl named Sarah tries to make sense of the world and her place in it.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The book touches on the violence and racial tensions of the era.
Mild profanity may be present reflecting the time period.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.
The historical context can be unsettling at times.
Occult or magical themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story reflects the societal norms and prejudices of the 1960s South.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in questioning injustice and seeking truth.
Christian faith is not a primary focus.
Sarah experiences family love and the beginnings of friendship.
Themes of grace or repentance are not central.
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