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Teens · Ages 13–15

Very Far Away from Anywhere Else

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A teenage girl named Natalie navigates her feelings and identity while spending the summer on an island with her aunt.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic tension exists between Natalie and a boy named Ben.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is included in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Some philosophical musings might challenge a strictly Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Natalie shows courage in facing her own emotions.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Natalie experiences nascent romantic feelings for Ben.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are not central.

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