Lauren
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
Harriett Mandelay Luger is a young girl who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle after her parents' death. She struggles to adjust to her new life and the strict rules of her aunt.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and emotional distress are depicted.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is generally aligned with traditional values.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHarriett shows courage in facing her grief and new circumstances.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is shown.
Harriett learns to love her aunt and uncle.
There are elements of understanding and acceptance shown.
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