The PISTACHIO PRESCRIPTION
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
Cassie struggles with her parents' divorce and her own feelings of inadequacy, finding solace and a new perspective through therapy and a special pistachio ice cream.
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 abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or intended to frighten readers.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview presented is secular and focuses on personal growth.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCassie shows courage in facing her emotional challenges.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Cassie learns to love herself and her family better.
The story focuses on emotional healing and understanding.
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