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Children · Ages 10–14

The question box

by Roberta Hughey

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1984

A young girl named Sarah finds a mysterious question box that answers her deepest curiosities, leading her on a journey of self-discovery.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in this story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.

Scary / Disturbing10

The mystery of the box creates intrigue.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The question box has magical, unexplained properties.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The box's answers are presented as external wisdom.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah bravely seeks answers to her questions.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Sarah's quest is driven by her own curiosity.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or mercy are central.

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