There Are No Polar Bears Here
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
This book follows a young girl named Sarah as she navigates her family's move to a new town and her struggles with anxiety.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Mild peril occurs when Sarah gets lost briefly in the woods.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Sarah experiences significant anxiety and panic attacks.
Some scenes evoke mild fear due to Sarah's anxiety.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview presented is secular and focuses on personal coping mechanisms.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in facing her fears and adapting.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family love and support are shown as Sarah adjusts.
Sarah learns coping strategies and resilience.
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