Away West
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young Black girl, Mary, travels west with her family in 1860s Kansas.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and hardship are depicted during the journey west.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story presents a neutral worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMary shows courage facing the challenges of westward expansion.
Faith is not a central theme, but family reliance is present.
Family love and support are shown throughout the journey.
Themes of perseverance and hope are present.
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