Anastasia at Your Service
by Lois Lowry
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
Twelve-year-old Anastasia Krupnik takes a summer job as a companion for a wealthy woman, only to discover she is actually expected to be a maid.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAnastasia has a crush and there is very brief mention of a first kiss.
There is no physical violence or gore in this story.
Mild words like 'hell' and 'damn' are used occasionally by the protagonist.
There are a few instances of taking the Lord's name in vain.
Minor mentions of adults drinking wine or cocktails at a party.
No content involving suicide or self-harm is present.
A scene involving a funeral for a doll is slightly macabre but humorous.
There is no magic, witchcraft, or occult activity.
There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes in this book.
The story focuses on secular self-reliance and navigating social class differences.
The book does not portray Christianity or the church in a negative light.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnastasia shows social courage by admitting her mistakes and facing her employer.
Religious faith is not a factor in the characters' lives or decisions.
The Krupnik family demonstrates strong, supportive, and loving bonds.
Anastasia learns to forgive herself for her pride and reconcile with others.
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