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Children · Ages 10–12

The gold-threaded dress

by Carolyn Marsden

Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

A young girl in India faces challenges and finds her voice through a special dress.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Minor conflicts and teasing occur between children.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist shows quiet courage in difficult situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Family and community relationships are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Kindness and empathy are shown by some characters.

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