The Word for Home
by Joan Clark
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
This novel tells the story of a young girl and her family during the bombing of Hiroshima.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The bombing of Hiroshima and its aftermath are graphically depicted.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is featured.
The trauma of war may lead to despair, but not explicit self-harm.
The descriptions of war and its effects are intense and frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is humanistic, focusing on survival and resilience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters display immense courage and resilience in extreme circumstances.
Faith may be a source of comfort for some characters.
Strong themes of family love and protection are central.
Survival and finding hope amidst devastation are key.
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