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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Lightning Dreamer

by Margarita Engle

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young girl in Cuba during the 1950s finds her voice and courage through poetry and her connection to nature.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild conflict and societal pressures are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is neutral, focusing on personal growth and culture.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist develops significant courage to express herself.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Family and community relationships are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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