Fight for freedom
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1966
A young boy named Jim faces danger and hardship as he tries to escape from a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp.
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 this book.
Jim experiences the harsh realities of a POW camp and escape.
Mild language may be present due to the war setting.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The POW camp and escape attempts are intense and frightening.
No occult themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on human endurance during wartime.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJim displays extraordinary courage and resilience.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Jim relies on his will to survive and escape.
Jim demonstrates perseverance and hope in dire circumstances.
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