Once
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young boy named Morris flees Nazi-occupied Poland and experiences the horrors of war and the kindness of strangers.
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 this book.
Graphic depictions of war and its atrocities are present.
Some mild profanity may be present.
Occasional exclamations may be perceived as mild blasphemy.
No substance abuse is present in this book.
Themes of despair and loss are present.
The historical context is inherently frightening and disturbing.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is humanistic, focusing on resilience and compassion.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present; some are depicted positively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMorris displays immense courage and resilience.
Faith is a minor element, often questioned or absent.
Acts of kindness and compassion are central.
Themes of survival and hope are present.
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