Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
The big house cover
Teens · Ages 14–16

The big house

by Carolyn Coman

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

Two sisters, one adopted and one biological, navigate their complex relationship and family dynamics in a rural setting.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild romantic tension and discussions of relationships.

Violence / Gore10

Some emotional conflict and arguments occur.

Profanity / Language10

Occasional mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

Focuses on human relationships and personal growth.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters face challenges with some resilience.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship40

Themes of familial love and acceptance are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Some themes of understanding and reconciliation.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…