A Winter of Spies
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
During the Cold War, a young Irish boy gets caught up in a dangerous world of espionage and political intrigue.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Depicts espionage with some tense situations and mild conflict.
Some mild profanity may be present.
Occasional mild blasphemy might be present.
Substance use is not a focus of the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The suspenseful nature of espionage creates tension and unease.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Reflects a geopolitical worldview of the Cold War era.
May contain portrayals of political or societal figures.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist demonstrates courage in dangerous situations.
Faith is not a central theme, but may be a personal element.
Themes of loyalty and duty are present.
Themes of survival and navigating difficult choices are present.
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