Boris
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
Boris, a young boy in wartime Holland, navigates the challenges of survival and the loss of innocence.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story depicts the harsh realities of war and its violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Themes of loss and hardship are present.
The wartime setting can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story reflects the impact of war on society.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBoris shows immense courage in surviving war.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family bonds and human resilience are central.
Themes of survival and perseverance are explored.
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