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Young Adults · Ages 16+

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

by Sherman Alexie

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A Native American teenager navigates life between his reservation and a predominantly white boarding school, dealing with identity and poverty.

Concern Level

33/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some sexual references and situations are described.

Violence / Gore20

Some instances of fighting and physical altercations occur.

Profanity / Language40

Frequent and strong profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemy is present in dialogue.

Substance Use10

Themes of despair and hopelessness are touched upon.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Suicidal thoughts are briefly mentioned by a character.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not a focus of this story.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview is primarily secular with cultural elements.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Christians are not depicted negatively, but are absent.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show resilience and courage in difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship15

Friendship and familial bonds are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not central.

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