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Teens · Ages 13–17

Pirate attack

by Paul Dowswell

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A young boy named Thomas is captured by pirates and forced to join their crew on a perilous voyage.

Concern Level

43/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore60

Pirate attacks and battles are depicted with some graphic detail.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some scenes of peril and danger might be mildly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on historical events and survival, not worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Thomas shows courage facing pirates and adapting to his new life.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme or element in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Some loyalty develops between Thomas and certain crew members.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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