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Teens · Ages 13–15

Margery's city home

by Julia A. Mathews

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1867

This story follows Margery as she navigates life in the city and learns valuable lessons about responsibility and kindness.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from this 19th-century story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild challenges and misunderstandings occur in Margery's city life.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from this Victorian-era story.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not present in this book.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm are not depicted in this story.

Scary / Disturbing0

There are no scary or horror elements in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical text.

Worldview & Spirituality10

A general moral framework is present, but not explicitly Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Margery is portrayed as a developing young girl.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Margery shows some bravery in adapting to new surroundings.

Faith & Hope10

Christian faith is not a central element in this story.

Love & Friendship40

Love is shown through acts of kindness and care.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Moral lessons about responsibility are taught.

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