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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Upstairs and downstairs

by Ryerson Johnson

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1962

This novel explores the lives and secrets of two families living in different parts of the same house.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some romantic relationships and their complexities are explored.

Violence / Gore10

Mild conflict and emotional distress are present.

Profanity / Language10

Occasional mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Explores societal norms of the time, not explicitly Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters face personal challenges with some resolve.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Family dynamics and relationships are a key focus.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of understanding and reconciliation are present.

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