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Teens · Ages 12–15

The driftway

by Penelope Lively

Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1972

A young girl's journey across the English countryside during a time of upheaval is marked by encounters with nature and changing times.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore10

The backdrop of war implies potential danger and hardship.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The historical context of war can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story focuses on personal experience within a historical context.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist shows resilience in adapting to new situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Family relationships and community connections are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of adaptation and finding one's place are present.

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