The Big Seed
by Ellen Howard
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
A young girl's life is upended when she discovers a secret about her family and must confront a difficult truth.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild conflict and tension are depicted.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemy is found in the book.
Substance use is not a theme.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The book is not scary or horror-themed.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in facing her family's past.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is present.
Family loyalty and care are important themes.
Understanding and acceptance are shown.
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