The Bower Bird
by Ann Kelley
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A young girl's life is disrupted when her family moves to a remote island, forcing her to adapt to a new environment and confront her fears.
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.
There are some tense moments and minor conflicts.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some scenes may be mildly unsettling due to isolation.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God and Christians are not negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in adapting to change.
Christian faith elements are not present.
Family relationships are explored.
Themes of grace and mercy are not central.
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