John Henry
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
This book retells the American folk legend of John Henry, the steel-driving man.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this retelling.
The story implies the physical toll of hard labor.
Profanity is not present in the legend.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this story.
Substance use is not depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not featured.
No non-Christian worldviews are promoted.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJohn Henry embodies immense strength and determination.
Christian faith is not a theme in this legend.
Themes of community and shared labor are present.
No themes of grace or mercy are central.
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