Toning the sweep
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
This novel follows the life of Sarah, a young African American girl growing up in the 1960s, dealing with family and societal issues.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic feelings and discussions may occur between characters.
Some scenes may depict mild conflict or difficult family situations.
Very infrequent, mild profanity might be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is found in this novel.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
This book does not contain scary elements.
Occult or magical themes are absent from this story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview reflects the social realities and challenges of the 1960s.
Some characters might express frustration with societal norms, not necessarily Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows resilience and courage in navigating her life.
Family faith or prayer might be mentioned in passing.
Family love and loyalty are important themes throughout the book.
Moments of understanding and empathy can be seen.
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