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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Great Gilly Hopkins

by Katherine Paterson

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A feisty foster child, Gilly, is sent to a new home with a stern but loving foster mother, where she begins to find her place.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some emotional conflict and harsh words occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

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 present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Gilly shows resilience and courage in difficult situations.

Faith & Hope10

There are subtle references to prayer and faith.

Love & Friendship50

Love develops between Gilly and her foster mother.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of forgiveness and understanding are present.

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