Carolina gold
by Herbert Best
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1961
A young boy named Jedediah experiences the challenges and adventures of growing up in colonial South Carolina.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some historical violence is implied or briefly described.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is a theme in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some historical hardships may be unsettling.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview reflects historical societal norms.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJedediah shows courage in facing frontier life.
Faith is a part of the historical context.
Family relationships are important to Jedediah.
The story does not focus on grace or repentance.
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