Sweet America
by Steven Kroll
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young girl named Sarah experiences life in America during the Civil War.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Mild violence related to the Civil War is mentioned.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage facing the challenges of war.
Faith is mentioned as a source of comfort during hardship.
Family love and community support are evident.
Themes of resilience are present, but not explicit repentance.
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