Nelly's silver mine
Age rating: Ages 12–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1878
A young girl named Nelly travels west with her family and experiences life in a mining town.
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 this historical novel.
The harsh realities of frontier life are implied.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is found in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story reflects a 19th-century American perspective.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNelly shows resilience in adapting to new surroundings.
Family faith and prayer are subtly present.
Family love and support are important.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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