Emma and the civil warrior
by Candy Dahl
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
Emma, a young girl, navigates the complexities of the Civil War, facing loss and finding resilience.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The Civil War setting includes descriptions of battles and their aftermath.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The war setting can be tense, but not overtly scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on historical events, not promoting a worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEmma shows courage facing wartime hardships and loss.
Faith is not a central theme or explicitly mentioned.
Family bonds are present, but not a focus on self-giving love.
Themes of resilience are present, but not explicit grace or repentance.
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