The growing summer
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1960
The three cousins, Anna, Pat, and Hilary, spend a summer at their aunt's country estate, navigating new experiences and relationships.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
No violence is depicted in the story.
The characters do not use profanity.
No blasphemous content is found in the book.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or intended as horror.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on English country life and family dynamics.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in adapting to new environments.
General moral lessons are present, but not specific Christian faith.
Family bonds and cousinly affection are central themes.
Themes of learning and growing are present, but not grace/repentance.
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