The newsboy
by Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1854
A young newsboy navigates the challenges of city life in the mid-19th century, facing poverty and hardship.
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 this book.
The harsh realities of poverty and street life involve some hardship and conflict.
Some mild, period-appropriate slang might be present.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is featured.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
A secular, realistic worldview of the era is presented.
The portrayal of societal structures might implicitly critique some aspects.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe newsboy shows resilience and courage in overcoming his circumstances.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Acts of kindness and mutual support are shown among the poor.
Themes of perseverance are present, but not specifically Christian grace.
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