The day of the pelican
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young boy named Josef flees Nazi Germany on a ship filled with refugees, seeking safety and a new life.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story depicts the horrors of Nazi persecution and war.
Some mild profanity may be present due to the context.
Blasphemous language is absent from the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
The desperate situation implies potential for despair.
The historical context of persecution can be frightening.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
It highlights the human cost of political and religious persecution.
God is mentioned in prayers, and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJosef and other refugees show immense courage and resilience.
Faith and prayer are present as sources of hope.
Love for family and humanity drives the characters' actions.
Themes of hope, survival, and the search for freedom are central.
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