Orphan
by Era Zistel
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1958
A young orphan girl named Mary Anne navigates life in a boarding school and forms friendships.
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 book.
Minor conflicts and disagreements between children occur.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or suspenseful.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMary Anne shows resilience in her circumstances.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Friendship and loyalty are key themes among the girls.
Themes of grace or mercy are not central to the plot.
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