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Be Ever Hopeful, Hannalee cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Be Ever Hopeful, Hannalee

by Patricia Beatty

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1988

Hannalee, a young girl, experiences the hardships of the Civil War as she is separated from her family and tries to survive.

Concern Level

30/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

34/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this historical account.

Violence / Gore40

The realities of the Civil War include depictions of conflict and its aftermath.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The war setting creates some tense and frightening situations.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story reflects a historical American worldview during wartime.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Hannalee demonstrates immense courage and resilience throughout her ordeal.

Faith & Hope10

Characters may express faith or prayer in the context of the war.

Love & Friendship60

Hannalee's love for her family and her determination to reunite are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of hope and perseverance are present amidst hardship.

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