We Live in the North
by Lois Lenski
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1965
This book follows the daily lives and challenges of a family living in the remote and harsh environment of the Canadian North.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
Mild peril from the environment is present.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemy is featured in the story.
Substance abuse is not depicted.
The book does not contain themes of suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
This book does not include LGBTQ+ themes.
The worldview is secular and focused on survival.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate resilience and courage in facing hardship.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Strong familial love and support are central to the story.
Themes of grace or repentance are not present.
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