Blue Willow
by Doris Gates
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1940
A young girl named Willow struggles with poverty and displacement during the Great Depression.
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 this book.
The story depicts the hardships and struggles of poverty.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this book.
The depiction of poverty and hardship can be somber.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story focuses on resilience and community support.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWillow shows resilience and determination in difficult circumstances.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Willow experiences kindness and support from others.
Characters show empathy and help each other through hardship.
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