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Teens · Ages 13–15

The vacation

by Polly Horvath

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A young girl named Ruthie goes on a chaotic family vacation to a remote island, encountering eccentric relatives and strange events.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Ruthie shows some courage facing her fears.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the book.

Love & Friendship10

Family love is shown through shared experiences.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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