How Tom beat Captain Najork and his hired sportsmen
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1974
A young boy named Tom must defeat the tyrannical Captain Najork and his hired sportsmen to save his grandmother and her home.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some cartoonish violence occurs as Tom fights the sportsmen.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
Substance use is not depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Captain Najork's appearance and methods are slightly unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom shows courage in standing up to Captain Najork.
Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Tom's love for his grandmother motivates him.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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