Boris in Russia
by Etta Austin Blaisdell McDonald
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1910
Boris, a young boy, experiences life in Russia during a historical period, encountering various aspects of daily life and cultural traditions.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The historical context may imply societal challenges, but not explicit violence.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted or discussed.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story focuses on daily life and cultural observation.
No occult themes or practices are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative provides a glimpse into Russian culture and history.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBoris shows resilience in adapting to his environment.
Faith is not a central theme or element in the story.
Family and community interactions are depicted.
The story is observational and descriptive, not focused on grace.
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