Smallpox strikes!
Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
This is a historical fiction account of a young girl's survival and experiences during a smallpox epidemic.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story depicts the illness and its impact on people.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The descriptions of illness can be unsettling.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The worldview is focused on historical reality and resilience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows resilience and courage in adversity.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this historical account.
Family bonds and care for others are depicted.
Some instances of hope and perseverance are shown.
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