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Teens · Ages 13–16

Taking care of Alabama

by Elizabeth Morantz

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1993

A young girl named Sarah visits her grandmother in Alabama and learns about family history and the challenges of the past.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interest and discussion of relationships may occur.

Violence / Gore20

Some historical context may involve references to past conflicts.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in Taking Care of Alabama.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content appears in Taking Care of Alabama.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in Taking Care of Alabama.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story of Taking Care of Alabama is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are in Taking Care of Alabama.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in Taking Care of Alabama.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows courage in understanding her family's past.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are in Taking Care of Alabama.

Love & Friendship30

Sarah develops love and understanding for her grandmother.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story touches on themes of family connection and history.

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