Lavender
by Karen Hesse
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
Set during World War II, this novel follows a young girl named Lavender who is evacuated from London. She experiences hardship and finds resilience.
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 story.
The story depicts the realities and dangers of war.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included in the text.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The wartime setting can be emotionally intense.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story reflects the historical context of WWII.
No Christians are depicted in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLavender shows immense courage and resilience.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Family bonds and the search for belonging are themes.
The story touches on themes of survival and hope.
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