Striving and gaining
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1868
A young woman named Alice navigates societal expectations and personal ambition in 19th-century America.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical novel.
Mild conflict and societal pressures are depicted.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language appears in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes and representation are not present.
The worldview presented aligns with traditional Christian values.
Christians and faith are portrayed positively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlice shows courage in pursuing her goals.
Faith is a quiet but present influence in Alice's life.
Familial love and friendship are depicted.
Some themes of perseverance are present.
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