
South of Sunshine
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
A teenage girl navigates family secrets and a new life in a small town after her mother's death.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild kissing and romantic tension are present between characters.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present in the book.
No substance abuse is a theme in this novel.
The protagonist deals with the grief and aftermath of her mother's suicide.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in the book.
The worldview presented is generally neutral.
Christians and God are not negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing difficult family situations.
Christian faith is not a central theme or element.
Characters demonstrate love and support for each other.
There are elements of understanding and moving forward after loss.
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