The last April dancers
by Jean Thesman
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
In rural Washington, a teenage girl named Sarah navigates family secrets, friendships, and the complexities of growing up.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The worldview is neutral, not promoting a specific non-Christian view.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in facing difficult family truths.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Sarah experiences budding romantic love and deep friendships.
Themes of grace or repentance are absent.
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