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Teens · Ages 13–16

What the baby hears

by Laura Godwin

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

A young girl named Lily navigates the challenges of her family's move and the secrets her mother keeps.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs when Lily is lost in the woods.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing10

Lily experiences some mild fear when lost.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a secular worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Lily shows courage in facing her fears.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Lily shows love for her family.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Forgiveness is a minor theme between characters.

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