The leftover kid
by Carol Snyder
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
A young girl is sent to live with relatives after her parents' death, facing new challenges and finding her place.
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 story.
The narrative does not include any violence.
The language used is appropriate for young readers.
No blasphemous content is featured in the book.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is realistic and not scary.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on themes of loss and adjustment.
The story does not portray God or Christians negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows resilience in adapting to new circumstances.
Christian faith is not a focus of this book.
The protagonist learns to love and be loved by her new family.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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