You shouldn't have to say good-bye
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young girl named Sarah must cope with her parents' divorce and the subsequent changes in her life, finding strength and resilience.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
What is Dokilit?
Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters or narrator.
No blasphemous language or themes appear in the book.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening for young readers.
No occult or magical elements are featured in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The book explores the emotional impact of family changes.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah demonstrates resilience and inner strength throughout challenges.
Faith is not a central theme, but coping mechanisms are explored.
Themes of family love and support are present.
The story emphasizes learning to adapt and find hope.
We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.
Comments
Loading comments…