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Children · Ages 10–14

Captains of the city streets

by Esther Holden Averill

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1972

This book follows the adventures of a group of streetwise children in a city environment.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore30

Some mild street-level conflict and danger are depicted.

Profanity / Language10

Occasional mild, dated slang might be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is secular, focusing on survival and community.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters demonstrate courage in navigating their environment.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Loyalty and care for one another are shown among the children.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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