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Sun above and blooms below cover
Teens · Ages 14–16

Sun above and blooms below

by Felicia Sanzari Chernesky

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A young girl named Maya navigates the complexities of family, identity, and finding her voice during a summer spent with her grandmother.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild discussions of attraction may occur.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story centers on personal growth and relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Maya shows some courage in expressing herself.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship60

Familial love and self-love are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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