The friendship
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
Two children, one Black and one white, form an unlikely friendship during a difficult time.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
There are mentions of racial tension and prejudice.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The book does not contain any blasphemous language.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
The story does not feature themes of suicide or self-harm.
The book is free of scary or horror elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are featured.
The story addresses societal issues of the time, not a specific worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in standing up for what is right.
Family values are important, but Christian faith is not central.
The development of a deep, cross-racial friendship is the main focus.
Understanding and empathy are key to overcoming prejudice.
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