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Teens · Ages 13–15

The pumpkin smasher

by Anita Benarde

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1972

A young girl named Sarah struggles with her identity and friendships during a summer spent in the countryside.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not negatively portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows quiet resilience in navigating social challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Sarah seeks connection and understanding with others.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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