The day that Elvis came to town
by Jan Marino
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young girl in Mississippi in the 1950s experiences a life-changing encounter with Elvis Presley.
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.
Mild references to racial tensions of the era exist.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book focuses on historical and personal experiences.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows a quiet resilience.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Family and community relationships are depicted.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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