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Children · Ages 10–13

The show must go on

by Jane O'Connor

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

A young girl named Jenny wants to be in the school play, but faces challenges from her classmates and her own shyness.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are included.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Jenny shows courage in trying out for the play.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship5

Friendship is shown between Jenny and her classmates.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or mercy are not central.

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