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Teens · Ages 13–15

Paul Prescott's Charge

by Horatio Alger, Jr.

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1996

Paul Prescott navigates challenges in business and personal life, striving for success through hard work and integrity.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

36/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this 1996 novel.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and challenges are faced by the protagonist.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this classic story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this historical novel.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative emphasizes hard work and self-reliance, a common worldview of the era.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Paul shows courage facing adversity and working for his success.

Faith & Hope20

Faith is implied through moral lessons rather than explicit Christian practice.

Love & Friendship30

Family loyalty and responsibility are central themes for Paul.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

The story promotes perseverance and moral uprightness as paths to success.

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