A Little Lower Than the Angels
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
Set during the American Civil War, this story follows a young girl's journey and her family's struggles with faith and hardship.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The Civil War setting includes descriptions of battles and their aftermath.
No profanity is used by the characters or narrator.
The book does not contain any blasphemous language or themes.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The hardships of war can be emotionally challenging.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The book does not promote any non-Christian worldviews.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing war and personal trials.
Faith in God and prayer are central to the characters' resilience.
Family love and loyalty are strong themes throughout the story.
Themes of forgiveness and enduring hardship are present.
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