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Teens · Ages 13–17

The China year

by Emily Cheney Neville

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A young American girl travels to China with her family and experiences a different culture and way of life.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The story presents a non-Christian cultural perspective.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist shows courage adapting to a new environment.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship50

Family love and connection are central themes throughout the book.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of understanding and empathy for different cultures are explored.

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