Sarah Bishop
by Scott O’Dell
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
A young woman named Sarah Bishop is cast out of her Puritan community and must survive alone in the wilderness.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is depicted in Sarah's solitary journey.
Sarah faces threats from wild animals and harsh conditions.
No profanity is present in the narrative.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The isolation and dangers of the wilderness can be tense.
No occult themes or witchcraft are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The Puritan community's strict beliefs are shown.
The Puritan community's judgment of Sarah is negative.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah demonstrates immense courage in surviving alone.
The Puritan faith is a backdrop to Sarah's exile.
Sarah shows resilience and self-reliance.
Sarah learns to adapt and find inner strength.
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