We keep a store
by Anne Shelby
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
The story follows the daily life and challenges of a family running a general store in a small town. It explores themes of community and hard work.
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 the narrative.
The story does not contain any violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the book.
No substance abuse is featured in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is grounded in everyday life and values.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in managing the store.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Family and community bonds are central to the story.
The narrative emphasizes diligence and simple living.
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