Matty Doolin
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1965
Matty Doolin navigates poverty and hardship in a mining town, seeking a better life.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are hints of budding romance and attraction.
Characters face harsh living conditions and social struggles.
Mild profanity may appear in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
This is not a scary or horror story.
The story does not involve occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The focus is on social conditions, not specific worldviews.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMatty shows resilience and determination to improve her life.
Faith is a background element, not a central focus.
Family loyalty and nascent romantic feelings are present.
Themes of hope and perseverance are explored.
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