In coal country
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
This novel follows the life of a young girl growing up in poverty in coal mining country during the Great Depression.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
Some violence is depicted, including beatings and harsh living conditions.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The harsh realities of poverty can be unsettling.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is primarily secular and focused on survival.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in difficult circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family bonds and community support are shown.
Survival and perseverance are key themes.
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