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Children · Ages 10–14

The Bicycle Spy

by Yona Zeldis McDonough

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2016

The Bicycle Spy tells the story of a young Jewish girl named Else who uses her bicycle to deliver messages and help the Resistance in Nazi-occupied Holland.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore30

The dangers of war and occupation are depicted, including arrests and threats.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The atmosphere of occupation can be tense but not overtly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview focuses on courage, resistance, and human decency.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice80

Else shows immense courage and bravery in her dangerous mission.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship60

Else's actions are driven by a desire to protect and help others.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent from the narrative.

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