Malataverne
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1960
Set in rural France, this novel tells the story of a young boy named Malataverne and his experiences growing up amidst the challenges of war and poverty.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story depicts the harsh realities and violence of war.
Some profanity may be present due to the war setting.
Occasional mild blasphemy might occur in dialogue.
Themes of despair and hardship might touch on difficult emotions.
Indirect references to the consequences of war may be present.
The war setting creates intense and potentially disturbing scenes.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview reflects the grim realities of war and survival.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMalataverne shows significant courage in surviving war.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Family bonds and community support are important.
Themes of resilience and the impact of conflict are explored.
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