The illustrated mum
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young girl named Star lives with her mother, who struggles with depression and addiction, impacting their lives.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild references to adult relationships and Star's budding awareness.
Emotional distress and arguments are depicted between characters.
Some mild profanity is used by characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
Star's mother struggles with alcohol addiction.
Themes of despair and hopelessness are present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story focuses on difficult life circumstances.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceStar shows resilience in caring for her mother.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Star shows love and concern for her mother.
Themes of struggle and survival are present.
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