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Children · Ages 10–14

John Paul Jones, salt-water boy

by Dorothea J. Snow

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1950

This biography follows the early life and seafaring adventures of John Paul Jones as a young boy.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this historical biography.

Violence / Gore20

Some descriptions of rough seafaring life and minor conflicts exist.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in this historical account.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

John Paul Jones shows early determination and bravery at sea.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a central theme in this biography.

Love & Friendship30

A strong sense of duty and ambition is portrayed.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Focus is on historical events and character development.

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