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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Catherine Marshall's Christy

by Archer, C.

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1995

Christy Huddleston, a young teacher, arrives in the Appalachian Mountains in 1912 to educate impoverished children.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

72/ 100

Shining

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore10

Some conflict and hardship are depicted in the mountain community.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book is not scary or horror-themed.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book promotes a Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Christy demonstrates immense courage in her challenging teaching role.

Faith & Hope80

Christy's strong Christian faith guides her actions and beliefs.

Love & Friendship60

Christy shows selfless love for her students and community.

Forgiveness & Redemption70

Themes of forgiveness and God's grace are present.

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