Young Joan
by Barbara Dana
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young Joan of Arc, before her famous battles, experiences visions and grapples with her destiny in medieval France.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present.
Some descriptions of potential conflict and hardship exist.
Profanity is absent from the text.
The visions could be interpreted as spiritual or divine.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The visions and the context of war create some unease.
The visions are central, bordering on spiritual/supernatural.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is historical and spiritual.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJoan shows immense courage in facing her destiny.
Faith and divine calling are central themes.
Duty and conviction are present, not self-giving love.
Themes of destiny and conviction are present, not grace.
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