The boy captive of old Deerfield
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1904
A young boy is captured by Native Americans during a raid on Deerfield in 1704 and must adapt to his new life.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical account.
The raid on Deerfield involves violence and death.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The raid and captivity can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative reflects a colonial worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJohn Deer shows immense courage in survival.
Faith is a background element for some characters.
Family bonds and some kindness are shown.
Adaptation and resilience are key themes.
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