Where the watermelons grow
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2018
A young girl named Calliope deals with family secrets and her grandmother's illness in rural Georgia.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild emotional distress and conflict occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
Themes of illness and potential loss are present.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story explores themes of family and resilience.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCalliope shows courage in facing difficult family issues.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Love and care for family members are central.
Themes of empathy and understanding are present.
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