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Children · Ages 10–14

Farm Boy

by Michael Morpurgo

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1997

A young boy named Albert is evacuated from London during WWII and finds a new life on a farm.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore20

The backdrop of WWII includes mentions of bombings and loss.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The war context creates some somber and anxious moments.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on human resilience and adaptation.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Albert shows courage in adapting to new circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Albert forms bonds with the farm animals and people.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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