Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys
by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard
Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
Virgie, a young girl in the late 19th century, navigates the challenges of attending school with boys in a rural setting.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some mild teasing and conflict occur between students.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance abuse is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
The social dynamics and challenges of school create some tension.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is secular, focusing on education and social norms of the era.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceVirgie shows courage in standing up for herself and her education.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Friendships and a sense of community are developed.
No themes of grace or repentance are central to this story.
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