We Didn't Think of Ostriches (Read & Listen)
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A young girl named Sarah struggles with her parents' divorce and finds solace and understanding through her connection with ostriches.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is present in this book.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance abuse is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
No scary elements are present in this book.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story focuses on a child's emotional response to family changes.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows quiet resilience in dealing with her parents' separation.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Sarah's love for the ostriches and her family is a key theme.
The story focuses on emotional processing rather than explicit repentance.
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