At Home in a New Land
by Joan Sandin
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
Elsa immigrates from Sweden to America in the late 1800s, facing challenges of a new language and culture.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes or characters are not present.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElsa shows courage adapting to a new country and life.
Faith is implied through perseverance, not explicit Christian practice.
Family love and support are central to Elsa's adjustment.
Grace is shown in community support, not theological concepts.
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