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Teens · Ages 13–17

The White Sparrow

by Padraic Colum

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1933

A young boy named Stephen is sent to live with his uncle in Ireland after his parents' death.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild violence occurs, including a fight between boys.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Stephen shows some courage in adapting to his new life.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme, but some religious undertones exist.

Love & Friendship30

Stephen experiences familial love and develops a bond with his uncle.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of acceptance and finding one's place are present.

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