Under the hawthorn tree
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
During the Irish Potato Famine, sisters Eilis, Maggie, and Noreen face starvation and displacement.
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 the story.
Characters witness death and hardship due to famine and disease.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The grim reality of famine can be unsettling.
The story does not involve any occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative focuses on historical events, not worldviews.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSisters show courage facing extreme hardship and loss.
Faith is a quiet presence, not a central theme.
Family love and support are crucial for survival.
Hope and resilience are shown amidst suffering.
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