The story of Bear
by Hilary McKay
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
The story follows the life and adventures of a young girl named Bear, exploring her relationships and experiences in a relatable and heartwarming way.
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 story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story is not scary.
No occult themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular and focuses on everyday life.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBear shows some resilience in facing challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Strong themes of friendship and family love are present.
No themes of grace or repentance are central.
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