The secret dream
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
A young girl named Eileen navigates family secrets and her own identity in the 1960s.
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 narrative.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is a plot point.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEileen shows quiet courage facing family issues.
Faith is implied through family values, not explicit prayer.
Love is shown through family loyalty and support.
Forgiveness is a subtle theme in family reconciliation.
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