Skipping Christmas
by John Grisham
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas and go on a Caribbean cruise, but their town's traditions and their daughter's unexpected return complicate their plans.
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.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story promotes community and family traditions.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in the book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLuther shows courage in defying town expectations.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Family love is shown through Nora and Luther's actions.
Forgiveness is shown when the Kranks accept their daughter's return.
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