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A spy on the home front

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Alison Hart · 2005

Is A spy on the home front appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for A spy on the home front by Alison Hart. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 2/5 · Death of a character 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 4/5
Recommendation3.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 3.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Part of a historical series published by Pleasant Company, associated with the American Girl brand.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Death is mentioned in the context of war, but not central or graphically depicted.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, period-appropriate language.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental references to historical religious practices of the era.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Light, age-appropriate interest common in historical fiction of this era.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist faces constant risk of being discovered as a spy, creating a sense of tension and fear of capture.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of Revolutionary War-era tensions, confrontations, and the threat of harm, but no intense or graphic violence.

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Alcohol or drugs · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates significant courage by acting as a spy in hostile territory.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Requires ingenuity and problem-solving skills to pass coded messages and operate as a spy.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The story offers a limited perspective centered on a colonial girl in the 18th century, with little indication of broader representation.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

Provides significant historical context regarding the American Revolution and civilian roles in espionage.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is shown through acts of support for the cause and protection of peers.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on integrity, patriotism, and the importance of taking personal responsibility during difficult times.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Peggy is a brave, proactive, and resilient protagonist.

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