The King's falcon
by Paula Fox
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
A young boy named Kip lives with his grandfather, a falconer, in a remote castle and learns about the responsibilities of caring for a royal bird.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKip shows courage in facing his responsibilities.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Some familial love is shown between Kip and his grandfather.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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