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Teens · Ages 12–15

Gold Dust

by Geraldine McCaughrean

Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1993

A young boy travels to the Australian goldfields in the 1850s, seeking his fortune and encountering hardship.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present.

Violence / Gore20

Some descriptions of hardship and conflict exist.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The harshness of the goldfields can be daunting.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

Focuses on historical context and human endeavor.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The protagonist shows resilience and courage in adversity.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Themes of camaraderie and shared struggle are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of perseverance and hope are present.

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