For the King
by Ronald Welch
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1962
A young Welsh prince, Owain, is forced to flee his homeland and seek refuge with King Henry II of England.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Battles and skirmishes occur, with some on-page fighting.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The story is not intended to be scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story reflects a medieval worldview, not a modern one.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceOwain shows courage in facing exile and fighting for his people.
Faith is present but not central; prayer is mentioned occasionally.
Loyalty to family and country is a strong theme.
Justice and rightful rule are themes, with some forgiveness shown.
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