Hans Brinker
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A young Dutch girl named Hans Brinker experiences life in 19th-century Holland, facing poverty, family loyalty, and the excitement of ice skating.
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 this book.
There are descriptions of hardship and poverty.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is generally heartwarming and not scary.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The book emphasizes perseverance, family, and national pride.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHans shows courage in overcoming adversity and helping his family.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this story.
The story strongly emphasizes family loyalty and love.
Themes of forgiveness and overcoming hardship are present.
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