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Teens · Ages 13–16

Sunny side up

by Joan E. Ford

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1989

A young boy named Sunny faces challenges and learns valuable lessons while working at a diner.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

There are minor conflicts and disagreements between characters.

Profanity / Language10

There is very mild, infrequent profanity.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing0

This is a realistic story with no scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The narrative is free of occult or supernatural elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story touches on themes of personal responsibility and hard work.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Sunny shows determination in his work and learning.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this secular story.

Love & Friendship20

Some positive relationships and camaraderie are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

There are lessons about learning from mistakes and perseverance.

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