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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Shakeress

by Kimberly Heuston

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young woman named Sarah navigates life and faith within the strict Shaker community.

Concern Level

9/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

42/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic tension and discussion of marriage exist.

Violence / Gore5

Some mild conflict and emotional distress are present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are explored in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The Shaker worldview is presented as distinct from mainstream Christianity.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows courage in questioning and seeking truth.

Faith & Hope70

Shaker faith, communal living, and spiritual seeking are central.

Love & Friendship30

Love is explored within the context of community and devotion.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of seeking peace and living righteously are present.

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