Dreaming of America
by Eve Bunting
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young Irish immigrant girl named Maeve experiences the challenges and wonders of arriving in America.
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 this historical novel.
Mild hardship and difficult situations are described.
No profanity is used by the characters in the story.
No blasphemous language is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaeve shows resilience and courage in a new land.
Some characters may express faith, but it's not central.
Family bonds and kindness are shown among immigrants.
Themes of hope and overcoming adversity are present.
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