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Teens · Ages 13–16

The story of May

by Mordicai Gerstein

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1993

A poignant story about a young girl named May who experiences loss and finds solace and understanding through art and nature.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this sensitive story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this introspective novel.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

Focuses on personal emotional growth and coping.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

May shows quiet courage in facing her feelings.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central.

Love & Friendship10

Themes of familial love and connection are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

May finds a form of healing and acceptance.

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