Farewell tales
by Barbara Wreaks Hoole Hofland
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1840
A collection of short stories offering moral lessons and historical anecdotes, often with a focus on virtue and piety.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in these tales.
Some stories may contain mild peril or historical conflict.
Profanity is absent from the narratives.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance abuse is not depicted in these stories.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The stories are not designed to be scary.
Occult themes or witchcraft are not featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is generally moralistic and Christian-influenced.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters sometimes demonstrate courage in difficult situations.
Christian principles and faith are often implicitly or explicitly present.
Themes of kindness and compassion appear in some stories.
Lessons on repentance and seeking forgiveness are sometimes conveyed.
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