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The Green Book (Sunburst Book) cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Green Book (Sunburst Book)

by Jill Paton Walsh

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1981

In a dystopian future, a young girl named Jill must protect a forbidden book that holds the secrets of the past.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore30

The society is oppressive, and characters face threats and danger.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing40

The oppressive society and pursuit of the book create tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The worldview critiques authoritarianism and emphasizes the power of knowledge.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Jill displays immense courage in protecting the book.

Faith & Hope0

The book's value is presented as knowledge, not religious faith.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty to ideals and to others is important.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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