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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The schoolmaster of Hessville

by Helen Reimensnyder Martin

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1920

A story set in a small town where a schoolmaster faces challenges and finds love amidst community life.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic affection is depicted between adults.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in the story.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story reflects a turn-of-the-century American worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The schoolmaster shows some resilience in his work.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic love develops between the main characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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