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Teens · Ages 13–16

Elsie on the Hudson

by Martha Finley

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

Elsie, a young girl, experiences life and learns lessons in a historical setting, likely in the late 19th century.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild hardships and difficult situations are described.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story's worldview is not explicitly presented.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Elsie shows resilience in facing life's challenges.

Faith & Hope10

General moral lessons are present, but not explicitly Christian.

Love & Friendship30

Family love and duty are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Lessons about responsibility are conveyed.

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