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Teens · Ages 13–15

All the children were sent away

by Sheila Garrigue

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1976

During World War II, a young girl named Anna is sent from London to the countryside to live with relatives.

Concern Level

11/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore15

The threat of war and bombings is a constant background element.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing5

The initial fear of the unknown can be slightly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on human experience during wartime, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No groups are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Anna shows resilience adapting to a new life during wartime.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a prominent theme in this narrative.

Love & Friendship40

Anna experiences familial love and develops new relationships.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Kindness and understanding are shown between characters.

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