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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

A killing in Plymouth Colony

by Carol Otis Hurst

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

A young girl named Sarah investigates a mysterious death in the early days of Plymouth Colony.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

The story involves a murder and its investigation.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing10

The mystery and historical setting may be mildly tense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows courage in seeking the truth.

Faith & Hope10

The Puritan setting implies a Christian context.

Love & Friendship0

Self-giving love is not a primary theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Justice and truth-seeking are important elements.

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