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Teens · Ages 13–15

Silk umbrellas

by Carolyn Marsden

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

In a village in Thailand, a young girl named Pim navigates the challenges of poverty and family expectations while cherishing her grandmother's stories and traditions.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is realistic and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements exist.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Pim shows resilience and determination in her circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Pim cherishes her family and grandmother.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are absent.

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