The kitchen Madonna
by Rumer Godden
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1967
A young girl named Barbara is given a statue of the Madonna by her grandmother, which she keeps hidden and cherishes, leading to family conflict.
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 this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarbara shows quiet determination in protecting her statue.
The story features a Catholic Madonna statue and its significance.
Barbara's devotion to the statue shows a form of love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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