Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates
by Howard Pyle
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1921
This book is a collection of classic pirate tales, legends, and illustrations, offering a romanticized view of piracy.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in these pirate stories.
Depicts sword fights, ship battles, and general lawlessness.
Profanity is absent from these historical accounts.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The violence and themes of piracy can be intense.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Presents a romanticized, non-Christian view of pirates.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePirates are often portrayed as daring and adventurous.
Christian faith is not a theme in these tales.
Some loyalty among pirate crews is depicted.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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