The Dancing Man
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
A young girl named Anya is sent to live with her grandmother in a small village after her mother's death. She learns to cope with her grief and find joy through dancing.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnya shows courage in facing her grief and adapting.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is shown.
Love is shown through Anya's relationship with her grandmother.
The story touches on finding hope and moving forward.
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