Poppy
by Avi
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
A young orphan girl named Poppy struggles to survive in London during the Napoleonic Wars, facing poverty and the threat of the workhouse.
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 threat of violence and harsh living conditions are implied.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is not scary or horror-themed.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story focuses on survival, not a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePoppy shows courage in facing difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Some acts of kindness occur, but love is not central.
Grace and mercy are not explicitly explored themes.
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