Swallowing stones
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young girl named Sarah deals with the aftermath of her brother's suicide and its impact on her family.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
The aftermath of violence is discussed.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The central theme is the impact of suicide and grief.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview presented is secular.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows resilience in processing her grief.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Themes of family love and support are explored.
The narrative deals with themes of healing and understanding.
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