The Book of the Heart (Samurai Girl)
by Carrie Asai
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A teenage girl named Kenna trains as a samurai, facing challenges and discovering her inner strength.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Training involves sparring and some minor injuries.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
Substance use is not a topic in this book.
No mention of suicide or self-harm.
The story contains no scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
Focus on samurai code and honor.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKenna shows courage in training and challenges.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Kenna shows loyalty to her sensei and friends.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance.
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