Upstream
by Melissa Lion
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young girl named Maya travels upstream to find a legendary creature that can grant her wish.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this book.
Maya faces some challenges and mild peril on her journey.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some encounters on the journey might be slightly tense.
The story involves magical elements and a legendary creature.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows determination and courage on her quest.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Maya's motivation is driven by a personal desire.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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