The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
A young girl and her mother prepare for Christmas in the Appalachian mountains during the Great Depression.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is heartwarming and not scary.
No occult themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story focuses on family and tradition, not a worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe characters show resilience and resourcefulness.
The story emphasizes the spirit of Christmas and family faith.
The mother and daughter share deep love and care.
The story highlights generosity and the joy of giving.
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