Hang a thousand trees with ribbons
by Ann Rinaldi
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
Set during the American Revolution, this novel follows a young woman named Sarah as she navigates war and personal growth.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo explicit sexual content is present in the story.
The story depicts the harsh realities of war and its impact.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No mention of suicide or self-harm occurs.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows immense courage facing wartime challenges.
Christian faith is not a central focus.
The story focuses on survival and duty, not romantic love.
The story does not emphasize grace or repentance.
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