The French are coming
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1965
This historical fiction novel follows a young boy named Pierre as he navigates the tumultuous period of the French Revolution.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Violence is depicted during the French Revolution, including riots and executions.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some scenes of unrest and danger might be mildly unsettling.
The story does not contain any occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative focuses on historical events, not a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePierre shows courage in facing the dangers of the revolution.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.
Family bonds and loyalty are shown between characters.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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