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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Drive

by Helen Oxenbury

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1983

A young girl named Sarah is driven by her mother to a new home, experiencing a mix of emotions.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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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 included.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on a child's emotional experience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Sarah shows quiet resilience in a new situation.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a significant element in this story.

Love & Friendship20

The mother's love is shown through her actions.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The story explores themes of change and emotional adjustment.

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