The Hired Girl
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
Seventeen-year-old Joan Skerritt leaves her rural home for the city in 1914, seeking work and independence.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic tension exists between Joan and a young man.
There are mentions of poverty and hardship, but no graphic violence.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on personal growth and societal expectations.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJoan shows courage in leaving her home and facing challenges.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this narrative.
Joan forms friendships and shows care for others.
There are subtle themes of resilience and overcoming adversity.
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