The boy in the garden
by Allen Say
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A young boy named Kenji moves to a new country and struggles to find his place, finding solace and connection in a hidden garden.
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 this memoir.
No violence is depicted in this gentle story.
No profanity is used in the narration or dialogue.
No blasphemous content appears in this book.
No substance abuse is featured in this narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
This story does not contain any scary elements.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is humanistic, focusing on personal growth.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKenji shows quiet determination in adapting.
Faith is not a prominent theme in this memoir.
The story highlights the love of family and nature.
The narrative focuses on personal discovery and connection.
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