Son of the whirlwind
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1976
A young boy in the Australian outback learns about responsibility and survival from his father.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mild peril from the environment is present.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
The harsh environment creates some tension.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist demonstrates courage in facing challenges.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
The father-son relationship is a core element.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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