Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
A spy in Old Philadelphia cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

A spy in Old Philadelphia

by Anne Emery

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1958

A young girl named Sarah goes undercover as a spy in colonial Philadelphia during the American Revolution.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this historical novel.

Violence / Gore30

There are elements of danger and conflict related to the war.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

The story contains no blasphemous content.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some tense situations might be mildly suspenseful.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The book does not involve occult or witchcraft elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Sarah displays significant courage as a spy.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship10

Sarah works with others to achieve her mission.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story does not focus on grace, mercy, or repentance.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…