Children of Winter
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
Set during a harsh winter, this story follows a group of children who must rely on each other and their wits to survive.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this survival story.
The harsh environment and survival struggles involve some depicted danger.
Profanity is absent from the dialogue and narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes are present in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this children's survival narrative.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in the children's experiences.
The bleak setting and survival challenges create some tense moments.
Occult or magical elements are not part of this realistic story.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical survival tale.
A secular, humanistic approach to survival is generally shown.
Christians are not depicted negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show significant courage facing extreme environmental challenges.
Christian faith or practices are not a focus of this narrative.
The children develop strong bonds and care for one another.
Lessons of resilience and cooperation are learned through hardship.
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