The other side
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
This novel explores the complex friendship between two girls, one white and one Black, growing up in Brooklyn during the 1970s.
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.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in the book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe characters show courage in facing social divides.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Friendship and loyalty are explored between the girls.
Themes of understanding and empathy are present.
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