When the circus came to town
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young girl named Clara moves with her family to a small town and experiences life with a traveling circus.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo romantic or sexual content is present.
Mild conflicts and disagreements occur between characters.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story explores a unique, transient community.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceClara shows resilience and adaptability to new situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family bonds and friendships are explored.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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