The Lions of Little Rock
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, a white girl named Marlee befriends Liz, a Black girl, and they navigate the challenges of school integration.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild, non-graphic violence related to racial tensions is depicted.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on historical events and personal relationships.
Some adults exhibit prejudice and negative attitudes towards integration.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMarlee shows courage in befriending Liz and facing social disapproval.
Faith is not a central theme, though characters show resilience.
Marlee and Liz demonstrate deep, loyal friendship and care for each other.
Characters learn about understanding and acceptance, a form of grace.
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