The Girl on the Outside (Point)
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young Black girl navigates the challenges of moving to a new school and dealing with prejudice in the 1960s.
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 narrative.
There are instances of verbal conflict and tension.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or supernatural themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story addresses societal prejudice and injustice.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in facing adversity.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and family love are important themes.
Themes of overcoming hardship and finding belonging are present.
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