Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Hard maple cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

Hard maple

by Anna Bartlett Warner

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1859

A young girl named Katy lives a simple life in the countryside, facing challenges with resilience.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril exists, such as accidents or natural dangers.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity appears in the text.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not a theme in this book.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing5

Some moments of mild concern or worry.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Katy shows resilience and quiet courage in adversity.

Faith & Hope10

The story implies a moral framework, but not explicit Christian faith.

Love & Friendship20

Love is shown through family relationships and community support.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

There are subtle themes of enduring hardship and finding contentment.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…