Sumi's prize
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1964
This story follows Sumi, a young Japanese-American girl, as she works to win a prize for her mother, learning about perseverance and cultural traditions.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story depicts Japanese-American cultural practices.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSumi shows determination and effort to achieve her goal.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Strong themes of filial love and respect are present.
The story highlights the value of hard work and cultural pride.
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