The Pain and the Great One
by Judy Blume
Age rating: Ages 9–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1974
A young girl, the 'Great One,' deals with the everyday frustrations and joys of family life, often clashing with her brother.
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 appears in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The story contains no scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story focuses on relatable childhood experiences.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows mild assertiveness in family interactions.
The story does not feature Christian faith elements.
The story depicts the complexities of sibling relationships.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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