A Parcel of Patterns
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
In 1666, a young English girl named Mall learns about the plague's arrival in her village.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The plague causes widespread death and suffering in the village.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is a theme in the book.
The descriptions of the plague can be unsettling for some readers.
The story does not involve occult or magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The story focuses on historical events and human resilience.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMall shows courage facing the plague's devastation.
Faith is present through prayer and community support.
Characters show love and care for their suffering neighbors.
The community grapples with loss and seeks comfort.
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