The park bench
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
A lonely young girl named Nanami finds solace and friendship with an elderly man who frequents a park bench.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story is free from any sexual content.
No violence occurs within the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the text.
There is no blasphemous content in the book.
Substance abuse is not depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The book contains no scary or frightening elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not part of the story.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The story focuses on human connection and empathy.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNanami shows quiet courage in seeking connection.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Nanami and the old man develop a deep, platonic love.
The story subtly touches on understanding and acceptance.
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