The Shakeress
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
In 1840s Massachusetts, a young Shaker woman named Charity struggles with her faith and a forbidden love.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentCharity and Silas share a chaste kiss and longing glances.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is featured.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The Shaker faith is presented respectfully.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharity shows courage in questioning her path.
The Shaker faith and its tenets are central to the plot.
Charity experiences deep affection for Silas.
The story explores themes of forgiveness and understanding.
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