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The story girl

Lucy Maud Montgomery · 1911

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The story girl by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This book is recommended for ages 10+; content notes include Religious themes, Death of a character, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Kindness & empathy.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? Generally suitable for middle-grade readers, but its length, older language, religious themes, grief, social conflict, and occasional peril require some maturity. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes3/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Mention of past deaths or local tragedies occurs within the context of storytelling.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild, period-appropriate language; no profanity.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

Religious observance and community church life are background elements of the characters' lives.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes innocent childhood crushes and early teen romantic interests typical of the era.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some ghost stories and atmospheric tales told by the Story Girl might be mildly spooky for very young readers.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Minor, non-graphic incidents such as children getting into minor fights or accidents.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face fear, grief, social embarrassment, and difficult choices with varying degrees of bravery and integrity.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

The entire work is an ode to the power of imagination and the art of storytelling.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited to the specific white, rural demographic of the time and place.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into early 20th-century rural Canadian life and literary folklore.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Interpersonal relationships are central, emphasizing community support and mutual respect.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes value empathy, loyalty, forgiveness, responsibility, imagination, family bonds, and learning from mistakes.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters learn and grow from their mistakes, showing significant moral development.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in The story girl would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The story girl, and what caused that change?
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