The Year of the Rat
by Grace Lin
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young Chinese-American girl, Min, navigates her family's expectations and her own artistic aspirations while living in Chinatown.
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 this story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is featured.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMin shows quiet courage in pursuing her art.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Min's relationships with her family show developing love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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