Men of the hills
by Henry Treece
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1957
Set in ancient Britain, this story follows a young boy named Bran as he navigates the harsh realities of tribal life and warfare.
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 narrative.
Depicts tribal warfare, battles, and the harshness of ancient life.
No profanity is used by the characters in the story.
No blasphemous language appears within the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The violence and harshness of the setting can be intense.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.
Pagan beliefs and practices are part of the historical setting.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBran displays significant courage in the face of danger.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Loyalty and protection of one's tribe are shown.
Survival and resilience are key themes explored.
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