Abenaki captive
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A young Abenaki girl is captured by colonists and must adapt to a new life while holding onto her heritage.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some depictions of conflict and capture occur between groups.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The initial capture and separation can be unsettling.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative reflects a colonial perspective on Indigenous peoples.
Colonists are portrayed as aggressive and taking.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in adapting to her new circumstances.
Christian faith is not a central theme or focus.
Some instances of kindness emerge between individuals.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are prominent.
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