Stealing freedom
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
In 1850s Maryland, a young enslaved girl named Eliza plans her escape to freedom with the help of a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
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 present in the story.
Eliza witnesses the harsh realities of slavery and the threat of violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The fear of capture and the dangers of escape create tension.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative focuses on the struggle for freedom, not a non-Christian worldview.
Slave owners are portrayed negatively, but not all Christians are depicted negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEliza shows immense courage in planning and executing her escape.
Faith is not a central theme, but hope sustains Eliza.
Loyalty to family and friends is a motivating factor for Eliza.
The desire for freedom and justice implies a longing for a better state.
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