Smuggler!
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young boy named Ben is forced to smuggle goods across the border to help his family. He faces danger and difficult choices.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Ben witnesses violence and is threatened by smugglers.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The threat of capture and danger creates mild suspense.
Occult themes are absent from this historical novel.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the story.
The story focuses on human resilience, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBen shows courage in dangerous situations to protect his family.
Faith is not a central theme, but family loyalty is strong.
Ben's actions are driven by love and responsibility for his family.
The story implies the importance of perseverance and making hard choices.
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