The Best Jumper
by Lynne Garner
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
This is a historical fiction story about a young girl named Elspeth who lives in Scotland.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
Mild historical conflict and hardship may be alluded to.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is present in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some historical challenges might be mildly unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not included in this book.
The historical context may present different societal norms.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElspeth demonstrates resilience and bravery in her circumstances.
Christian faith is not a central element of the narrative.
Family bonds and community relationships are explored.
Themes of perseverance and adapting to change are present.
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