May Bartlett's stepmother
by Nora Perry
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1900
This novel explores the complex relationship between May Bartlett and her new stepmother in a 19th-century setting.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical novel.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in this story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the book.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.
The story reflects societal norms of its time.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMay shows resilience in adapting to her new family.
Religious observance may be present as a cultural norm.
The evolving love between May and her stepmother is central.
Themes of understanding and reconciliation are present.
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