Stonewords
by Pam Conrad
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
In a village where only women are allowed to speak, a young girl named Rue discovers a forbidden power that could change everything.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Rue witnesses violence and the threat of physical harm to characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The oppressive village atmosphere and the consequences of breaking rules create tension.
The story does not involve occult or magical practices.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the narrative.
The story focuses on societal control, not a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRue shows courage in challenging the village's restrictive laws.
The story does not feature Christian faith elements.
Rue shows love for her family and a desire for freedom for her community.
The concept of challenging injustice hints at a desire for a better way.
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