The young hop-pickers
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1859
In 1850s England, young children work in hop fields, facing hardship and learning about community and resilience during the harvest season.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
The harshness of child labor and poverty is depicted.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
Suicide or self-harm is not addressed.
The depiction of poverty and hardship can be somber.
Occult or magical elements are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The social conditions of the time are presented factually.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show resilience and courage in difficult circumstances.
There are subtle references to faith and prayer.
Friendship and mutual support among the children are shown.
Themes of perseverance and hope are present.
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