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Children · Ages 10–13

The Secret at the Polk Street School

by Patricia Reilly Giff

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1987

Sixth-grader Emily searches for a missing class pet at the Polk Street School, uncovering secrets along the way.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 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 the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Mild suspense related to the mystery may be present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book presents a neutral, everyday worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Emily shows determination in solving the mystery.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a focus of this book.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship is a minor theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace, mercy, and repentance are not central themes.

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