We Lived in the Almont
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1970
This novel tells the story of a family living through the Great Depression in a mining town.
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.
Depicts hardship and potential danger in a mining town.
Mild language may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is featured.
Themes of poverty and hardship may touch on despair.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The harsh realities of the era can be somber.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.
The worldview is primarily secular, focusing on human struggle.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate resilience and courage in difficult times.
Faith may be present but is not a central focus.
Family loyalty and mutual support are key themes.
Themes of perseverance and enduring hardship are present.
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