The gauntlet
by Ronald Welch
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1951
Peter, a young boy, is captured and forced into slavery in the Viking era, but he plans his escape.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Violence includes battles, beatings, and the threat of death.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
Substance use is not a theme in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some scenes involve peril and the fear of capture.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The Viking worldview is presented factually, not promoted.
No characters or groups are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePeter demonstrates immense courage in his escape attempts.
Christian faith elements are not present in this story.
Some loyalty is shown between captured individuals.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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