A letter for Mr. Lincoln
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
This historical fiction novel tells the story of a young person who writes a letter to Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
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 the book.
The context of the Civil War implies violence.
No profanity is used in the text.
The story contains no blasphemous content.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No characters deal with suicide or self-harm.
The narrative is not frightening or scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this novel.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in writing to Lincoln.
Faith is a minor element, reflecting the era.
Patriotism and civic duty are present themes.
Hope and the desire for peace are evident.
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