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Children · Ages 10–13

Homecoming

by Michael Morpurgo

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young boy named Joey finds solace and purpose by caring for a wounded falcon during wartime.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

The backdrop of war includes descriptions of its effects.

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 setting creates some somber and tense moments.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is humanistic, focusing on resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Joey shows courage in caring for the falcon and surviving.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship60

Deep love and care are shown for the falcon.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

There are themes of hope and perseverance.

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