Little Mr. Van Vere of China
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1898
This historical novel follows the experiences of a young boy named Van Vere as he travels and adapts to life in China during the late 19th century.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis historical novel for young readers contains no sexual content.
Mild descriptions of historical conflict might be present.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
Themes of suicide or self-harm are absent.
The story is historical and not scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview reflects the historical context of the era.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceVan Vere shows courage in adapting to new environments.
Faith is not a central theme in this book.
Family relationships are depicted.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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