Choice stories for the young
by Joseph Alden
Age rating: Ages 9–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1851
This collection features various short stories designed to impart moral lessons and entertain young readers.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in these stories.
The stories do not contain any violence.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language appears in the stories.
Substance abuse is not a theme in these tales.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
These stories are not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narratives.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in these stories.
The stories do not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters often demonstrate bravery in small ways.
Many stories subtly or directly reflect Christian values.
Themes of kindness and friendship are common.
Moral lessons and character development are central.
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