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Children · Ages 8–10

Away go the boats

by Margaret Hillert

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1981

Two young boys, Peter and Paul, embark on an adventure sailing away from home in a small boat.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the boys' journey.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the narrative.

Blasphemy0

The text does not contain any blasphemous language.

Substance Use0

No substance use is present in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in this book.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is free of scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific portrayal of Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The boys show a small amount of bravery in their adventure.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Brotherly affection is shown, but not self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace or mercy is not a prominent theme.

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