The Erie Train Boy
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1890
A poor but honest boy from Erie, Pennsylvania, works hard to overcome adversity and achieve financial success.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is a theme in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The worldview emphasizes hard work, virtue, and divine favor.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage and perseverance through hardship.
There are references to God's providence and moral guidance.
Family loyalty and kindness are shown by some characters.
The story promotes honesty, integrity, and self-reliance.
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