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Young Adults · Ages 16+

The Greenhouse

by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young boy named Hlynur experiences a difficult childhood in Iceland, dealing with loss and finding solace in art.

Concern Level

47/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content50

Mature themes and some sexual content are present, including abuse.

Violence / Gore40

Some instances of violence and emotional abuse occur.

Profanity / Language30

Moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use30

Some discussion of difficult life circumstances and despair.

Suicide & Self-Harm40

Themes of emotional distress and potential self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some emotionally disturbing and unsettling scenes are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality40

A secular, often bleak worldview is presented.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not featured in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters show resilience in the face of hardship.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Familial relationships are complex and often strained.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Some moments of empathy and connection are shown.

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