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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Spy for the Confederacy

by Jeannette Covert Nolan

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1960

During the Civil War, a young woman named Sarah takes on the dangerous role of a spy for the Confederacy.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore40

The story includes descriptions of war, battles, and espionage risks.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm are not part of the story.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some suspenseful moments related to spy work exist.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative focuses on historical events and loyalty to a cause.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific portrayal of Christians or God is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice80

Sarah displays significant courage and bravery in her spy missions.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this historical account.

Love & Friendship20

Loyalty to country and duty are more prominent than personal love.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of forgiveness are not a primary focus.

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