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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The great cold

by Gladys Milroy

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

This novel tells the story of a young Indigenous girl facing challenges and finding her place in the world.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interest is present but not explicit.

Violence / Gore10

Some difficult family situations are described.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild language may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is grounded in Indigenous culture and personal experience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist shows resilience and strength in adversity.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Familial love and community support are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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