Down the long stairs
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1964
A young girl named Sarah navigates difficult family circumstances and finds solace and strength through her experiences.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical novel.
Depicts the hardships and struggles of the time period.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Sarah faces emotional challenges and difficult situations.
The tone is serious but not overtly scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Focuses on historical realities and personal resilience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows resilience and inner strength in difficult times.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Explores familial bonds and the search for belonging.
Sarah's journey involves learning to cope and adapt to adversity.
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