The time of the fireflies
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young girl named Lily moves to a new town and struggles to make friends, finding solace in the natural world and the memory of her deceased mother.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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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 is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Some emotional sadness is present due to grief.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on personal emotional growth and connection.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows quiet resilience in facing her new circumstances.
Faith is not a significant element in the story.
Lily's love for her mother and her desire for friendship are key.
Themes of healing and finding connection are explored.
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