Sweetgrass
by Jan Hudson
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A young Métis girl named Sweetgrass faces challenges and prejudice in 19th-century Canada.
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.
Some instances of conflict and hardship are depicted.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
No scary elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSweetgrass shows resilience and inner strength.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Family bonds and community support are important.
Themes of understanding and empathy are present.
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