The cardboard piano
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
In a post-war setting, a young girl named Clara finds solace and connection through playing a cardboard piano, despite hardships.
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.
The setting implies past conflict and hardship.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary.
The story does not involve occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceClara shows resilience in difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Clara finds comfort and connection through music.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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