The Taking of Peggy Martin
by Karen Glista
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
In 1960s Louisiana, a teenage girl navigates family secrets, racial tensions, and a dangerous mystery during the Civil Rights era.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic interest and kissing are depicted.
There are descriptions of racial violence and threats.
Moderate profanity is present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
Scenes of racial tension and potential danger can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview addresses social injustice and personal growth.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePeggy demonstrates courage in seeking truth and standing up for justice.
Religious faith is present in the community but not central to the plot.
Family relationships and friendships are important aspects.
Themes of justice, empathy, and overcoming prejudice are explored.
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