Secret cargo
by Howard Pease
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1931
A young man named Jim takes a job on a ship carrying a mysterious and dangerous cargo, leading to adventure and peril.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
There are scenes of danger, conflict, and physical threat.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The story contains no blasphemous language.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
Suspenseful situations and potential danger create tension.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in the book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJim displays bravery and resilience facing danger.
Christian faith elements are not central to the plot.
The focus is on adventure and survival, not romance.
Themes of grace or mercy are not prominent.
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