Oliver Hazard Perry, boy of the sea
by Laura Long
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1949
This biography follows the early life of Oliver Hazard Perry, focusing on his experiences and development as a young boy interested in the sea.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the biography.
Mild peril and descriptions of naval life may occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The book is not designed to be scary.
The story does not involve occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePerry's early life shows developing courage and determination.
Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Loyalty to duty and country is a developing theme.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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