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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The other side of yesterday

by Dorothy McKay Martin

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1978

A young girl named Sarah grapples with family secrets and her own identity after a move.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this novel.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in this story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing0

This book does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality5

The worldview is primarily secular and focuses on personal growth.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively as they are not present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows quiet courage in facing family challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Family relationships and the search for belonging are key themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

Characters learn to accept and understand family history.

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