What age is The adventures of High John the Conqueror appropriate for?

Name: The adventures of High John the Conqueror
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Author: Steve Sanfield

The adventures of High John the Conqueror by Steve Sanfield is best suited for teens (ages 13–16). This collection retells the folk tales of High John the Conqueror, a trickster figure known for his cleverness and strength.

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Teens · Ages 13–16

The adventures of High John the Conqueror

by Steve Sanfield

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1989

Folklore African American Tales Trickster Tales Short StoriesAI scored

This collection retells the folk tales of High John the Conqueror, a trickster figure known for his cleverness and strength.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Higher = more present

Sexual Content0

Absent.

Violence / Gore10

Some tales involve mild conflict or trickery.

Profanity / Language0

Absent.

Blasphemy0

Absent.

Substance Use0

Absent.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Absent.

Scary / Disturbing0

Absent.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

Absent.

Worldview & Spirituality0

Absent.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Absent.

Virtues to celebrate

Higher = stronger presence

Courage & Sacrifice20

High John often outsmarts adversaries.

Faith & Hope0

Absent.

Love & Friendship10

Tales often involve community or family.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Absent.

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