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Teens · Ages 13–15

Home, and no home, or, The boy in the town

by Zachariah Atwell Mudge

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1858

A young boy navigates poverty and hardship in a town, learning about community and self-reliance.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore10

Depicts hardship and difficult living conditions.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality5

A moralistic and somewhat sentimental worldview is present.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christian characters are not central to the plot.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The boy shows some perseverance through challenges.

Faith & Hope5

Christian faith is not a significant theme.

Love & Friendship20

Acts of kindness and community support are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of resilience and finding a home are present.

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