The leaving
by Lynn Hall
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
A young girl named Sarah struggles with the emotional turmoil of her parents' divorce and her own feelings of abandonment and anger.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis realistic drama contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in Sarah's emotional struggles.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue reflecting teen angst.
Blasphemy is absent from Sarah's personal struggles.
Substance use is not a central theme in this book.
Feelings of despair are present, but not explicit self-harm.
The story is emotionally challenging but not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present in this story.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this realistic drama.
The book focuses on realistic emotional and family issues.
Sarah is portrayed as a relatable teen facing difficulties.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in confronting her difficult emotions.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Love is shown through family relationships, though strained.
The story explores themes of healing and emotional processing.
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