The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts
by Richard Peck
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
In 1904 Indiana, fifteen-year-old Russell Culver hopes the death of his teacher means the end of school, only to find his older sister taking over the classroom.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentContent is limited to very mild, innocent crushes and a chaste mention of a kiss.
Includes slapstick humor, a schoolhouse fire, and mentions of historical corporal punishment.
Contains very mild period-typical exclamations and occasional rough talk from farm boys.
There are a few instances of using the Lord's name as an exclamation.
Adult characters occasionally use tobacco or mention hard cider in a historical context.
There are no themes of self-harm or suicide in this story.
The opening funeral scene is handled with humor rather than horror.
No magic, witchcraft, or occult practices are present.
There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes in this historical setting.
The story promotes traditional values like hard work, education, and family loyalty.
Church and preachers are depicted as standard parts of the 1904 social fabric.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRussell's sister shows bravery by taking on a difficult teaching job to help her family.
Christianity is a background element of the community's social fabric and funeral traditions.
The bond between the Culver siblings is central, showing deep underlying care despite bickering.
Characters learn to overlook mistakes and reconcile after various comedic misunderstandings.
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