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Children · Ages 10–13

The sun's asleep behind the hill

by Mirra Ginsburg

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1982

A young boy named Misha searches for his mother in a village during a time of hardship and separation.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in this story.

Violence / Gore10

The story implies hardship and potential danger without graphic detail.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing10

The atmosphere can be somber due to the circumstances.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story contains no occult elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christian characters or themes are not present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Misha's search shows a form of determination.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship40

The core of the story is a child's love for his mother.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Hope for reunion is a subtle underlying theme.

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