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Gran at Coalgate cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

Gran at Coalgate

by Winifred Cawley

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1974

A young girl named Gran visits her grandmother in a mining town and learns about family history and resilience.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild descriptions of mining accidents and hardships appear.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured in the story.

Scary / Disturbing5

Some descriptions of the harsh mining environment may be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is generally traditional and family-focused.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show resilience in the face of difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is implied through family values and community support.

Love & Friendship25

The story emphasizes familial love and connection.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

Themes of understanding and acceptance are present within the family.

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