The summer my father was ten
by Pat Brisson
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young boy navigates a summer of change and discovery after his parents' divorce.
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.
Mild conflict and arguments occur between characters.
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 or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on personal growth, not worldviews.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in facing difficult family situations.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Family love and support are shown between characters.
Characters learn to adapt to new circumstances with some understanding.
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