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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

A year on a pirate ship

by Elizabeth Havercroft

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A young woman disguises herself as a boy to join a pirate crew and seek revenge.

Concern Level

31/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some romantic tension and kissing occur.

Violence / Gore40

Battles and sword fights are depicted.

Profanity / Language15

Some coarse language is used by pirates.

Blasphemy5

Occasional exclamations might be considered mild blasphemy.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some tense and dangerous situations exist.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Pirate life is portrayed as lawless and self-serving.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The protagonist displays significant courage and resilience.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Loyalty and camaraderie develop among the crew.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Characters face consequences for their actions.

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