Thirteenth Child
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A young girl named Eliza is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a new town and discovers a secret about her family.
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 story.
Mild peril is present when Eliza is lost in the woods.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some suspenseful moments occur during Eliza's discoveries.
No occult elements are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEliza demonstrates courage in uncovering her family's past.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Eliza's actions are driven by a desire to understand her family.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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