The Tightrope Walkers
by David Almond
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young girl named Lena lives in a seaside town and grapples with family secrets and the mysteries of the past.
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 or themes appear.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLena shows courage in facing difficult truths.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Themes of family love and connection are explored.
Themes of memory and understanding are present.
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