Lapstone
by Jacob Abbott
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1857
A young boy named Lapstone experiences hardship and learns valuable lessons about perseverance and self-reliance in a frontier setting.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The challenges of frontier life involve some danger.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The frontier setting can present some tense situations.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLapstone shows courage in facing difficult circumstances.
Resilience and determination are presented as virtues.
No self-giving love is a primary focus.
Lessons in perseverance and self-reliance are taught.
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