Leaving the Log House
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
This historical fiction novel follows a young girl's experiences as her family moves west and faces the challenges of frontier life.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Minor peril and hardship are depicted as the family settles the frontier.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The harshness of frontier life can be unsettling at times.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative reflects a common 19th-century American worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate courage facing the unknown and difficult circumstances.
Faith is implied through perseverance and hope, not explicit Christian practice.
Family love and support are central to overcoming challenges.
Characters show resilience and a spirit of moving forward.
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