Blood on the River
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
Samuel Collier, an orphan, travels to Jamestown in 1607 and must adapt to the harsh realities of the new colony and its relationship with the Powhatan people.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
Samuel witnesses skirmishes and the harsh realities of survival in Jamestown.
No profanity is present in the book.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is present in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in the book.
The harsh conditions and dangers of Jamestown can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The book depicts historical interactions between cultures.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSamuel shows courage facing hardship and new environments.
Faith is not a central theme, but survival is paramount.
Friendships develop between Samuel and others in the colony.
Themes of resilience and adapting to difficult circumstances are present.
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