Somebody's Crying
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
This novel follows a young girl named Sarah who is dealing with the aftermath of her mother's death and her father's subsequent emotional withdrawal. She navigates grief, family secrets, and her own burgeoning identity.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentA brief mention of a past romantic relationship is made.
Some emotional distress and conflict between characters is present.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
The protagonist struggles with suicidal ideation after her mother's death.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The worldview presented is generally neutral.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in facing her grief and family issues.
Faith is not a central theme, but characters may express personal beliefs.
The story explores familial love and the struggle to connect.
Themes of healing and moving forward are present.
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