Sticks and stones
by Beth Goobie
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young girl deals with the aftermath of her mother's death and her father's emotional withdrawal, finding strength in her community.
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 story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
The protagonist experiences significant grief and emotional pain.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult themes are present in the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist demonstrates resilience and courage in her grief.
Christian faith is not a significant element in the story.
Themes of family love and community support are central.
The story explores themes of healing and finding hope after loss.
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