A Gathering of Days
by Joan W. Blos
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
In 1830s New England, Cassie and her family navigate the challenges of daily life, including a difficult winter and the arrival of new people.
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 this book.
There are descriptions of hardship and the challenges of the era.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
This book contains no scary or horror elements.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The historical setting and societal norms are depicted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in facing difficult circumstances.
While not central, faith may be implied in the historical context.
Family bonds and community support are important themes.
Themes of perseverance and enduring hardship are present.
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