The green glass sea
by Ellen Klages
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
Eleven-year-old April lives in a research facility in the desert and befriends a scientist studying the stars. She grapples with loneliness and the mystery of her mother's past.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in the narrative.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Profanity is absent from the text.
The book does not contain any blasphemous content.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some moments might evoke mild unease due to the setting.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes or characters are not featured.
The story explores scientific curiosity and personal discovery.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceApril shows quiet courage in facing her isolation and seeking answers.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
April experiences a developing friendship and a sense of belonging.
April learns about herself and her family through her experiences.
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