When the Cherry Blossoms Fell
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young Japanese-Canadian girl navigates prejudice and family during World War II.
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 story.
Some scenes depict the fear and hardship of internment camps.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The threat of internment creates some tense moments.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story shows the negative impact of societal prejudice.
Japanese Canadians are portrayed negatively by some characters.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in the face of adversity.
Family support and cultural traditions are important.
Family love and loyalty are central to the story.
Characters learn to forgive and persevere through hardship.
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