Tough luck
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A young girl named Tough Luck faces hardship and displacement after her mother's death and her father's abandonment.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and threats occur, but no graphic violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.
The story does not contain scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on realistic challenges, not a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTough Luck shows resilience and courage in difficult circumstances.
Faith is not a central theme, but characters endure hardship.
Some familial love is shown, but it's often strained.
Themes of survival and perseverance are present, not grace.
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