The Other Half of Happy
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2019
A young girl named Ellie travels to her grandmother's house in Mexico and learns about her family's history and her own identity.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic interest and hand-holding occur between characters.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
No scary elements are present.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative explores cultural identity and family traditions without explicit religious focus.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEllie shows courage in navigating new environments and understanding her heritage.
Christian faith is absent from the narrative.
Ellie develops stronger bonds with her grandmother and family.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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