Once in the Year (Mountain Born #2)
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1947
This historical novel follows the life of a young girl named Martha as she grows up on a New Hampshire farm during the early 20th century.
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 the narrative.
Violence is not depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is absent from the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not explored.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMartha shows quiet courage facing farm challenges.
Faith is a subtle, background element of daily life.
Familial love and community bonds are shown.
Themes of resilience and perseverance are present.
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