A true and faithful narrative
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young girl named Elspeth navigates the challenges of life in colonial America, dealing with hardship and family.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Characters face the hardships of colonial life.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story depicts life in colonial America realistically.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElspeth shows resilience in difficult times.
Faith and religious practices are part of the historical context.
Family bonds and loyalty are important themes.
Themes of perseverance and community are present.
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