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Children · Ages 8–10

Lonely Maria

by Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1960

Lonely Maria is a poignant story about a young girl who lives in isolation and finds companionship and wonder in the natural world around her.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from this story.

Violence / Gore0

Violence is not depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from this story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not present.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary or horror elements are absent.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on nature and imagination.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

The narrative is neutral regarding specific groups.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Maria shows resilience in her solitary life.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Maria finds love and connection with nature.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of imagination and finding joy in simple things are present.

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