The Short Story
by Beverly Lawn
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A collection of diverse short stories exploring various themes, characters, and settings for young readers.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome stories may contain mild romantic themes or allusions.
Some stories might include moderate descriptions of conflict or peril.
Occasional mild profanity or coarse language may appear in some stories.
Minimal or no blasphemous content is expected.
Rare instances of implied or discussed substance use might occur.
Some stories may touch upon themes of sadness or distress.
Certain stories might contain mildly unsettling or suspenseful elements.
A few stories might briefly involve supernatural or unexplained phenomena.
Some stories may feature diverse characters with varying identities.
Stories may present varied perspectives, some differing from a Christian worldview.
Some stories might depict characters questioning or struggling with faith.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters may face challenges requiring resilience and inner strength.
Faith is not a primary focus across all stories.
Themes of friendship, family, and empathy are present.
Themes of grace and repentance are not central to most stories.
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