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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The story shop

by Odell, Mary C. Mrs.

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1938

A young woman named Mary works in a story shop, where she encounters various characters and learns about the power of narratives.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on the human experience and storytelling.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Mary shows quiet resilience in her work.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Interactions with characters show empathy, not self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story does not focus on grace or repentance.

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