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Tales from near-side and far cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Tales from near-side and far

by May Justus

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1970

A collection of short stories exploring various themes and characters, often with a touch of the fantastical.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The stories do not contain any sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

Some stories may contain mild peril or conflict.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the collected tales.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the narratives.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in these stories.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

A few stories might have slightly unsettling or mysterious elements.

Occult & Witchcraft30

Some stories touch upon magical elements or folklore.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the stories.

Worldview & Spirituality20

Some stories explore philosophical or existential ideas.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not featured in these tales.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters in various stories display bravery in their situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of these short stories.

Love & Friendship30

Themes of connection and understanding appear in some tales.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Some stories offer reflections on life and human nature.

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