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Children · Ages 10–14

Trash

by Amy Goldman Koss

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

A group of diverse middle schoolers band together to help a homeless classmate and confront bullying.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Bullying and conflict are depicted.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is included in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is realistic and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is secular, focusing on empathy and action.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The children show courage in standing up for their friend.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship50

Selfless love and compassion for others are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of understanding and helping those in need are present.

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