The Smallpox Episode (The Big House)
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
This story focuses on an episode involving smallpox within a larger narrative context. It explores the impact of disease on a community.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The threat and reality of smallpox create a serious tone.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The subject of a widespread disease can be concerning.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The book does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters face the challenges of the epidemic with resilience.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Community members support each other during the crisis.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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