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Children · Ages 10–14

Sarah, plain and tall

by Patricia MacLachlan

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1985

A young girl named Anna travels to the prairie to meet her father and potentially become his new wife.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore5

Mild descriptions of hardship and the harsh environment occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing5

Some descriptions of the prairie might feel stark.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story emphasizes resilience and human connection.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Anna shows courage in adapting to a new life.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a central theme, but hope is present.

Love & Friendship70

Self-giving love develops between Sarah and Anna.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of acceptance and building trust are shown.

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