Lily's crossing
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
Lily's Crossing is a historical fiction novel about a young girl named Lily who is sent to live with her aunt in rural Vermont during World War II.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and wartime anxieties are depicted.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is a theme.
The anxieties of war create some mild suspense.
No occult themes are explored in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on human resilience, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows courage in adapting to new circumstances.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is.
Lily develops caring relationships with her aunt and friends.
The story emphasizes kindness and support among characters.
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