The road from Roxbury
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young girl named Patience navigates life and loss in 19th-century New England, finding solace and strength in her community and faith.
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.
Mild peril and hardship are depicted, but no graphic violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story does not contain scary or horror elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview presented is consistent with Christian values.
Christians and faith are portrayed positively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePatience shows courage in facing difficult circumstances.
Faith and prayer are important elements for the characters.
Love is shown through family support and community care.
Themes of forgiveness and resilience are present.
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