The night I freed John Brown
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young boy in 1960s Ohio grapples with the legacy of abolitionist John Brown and his family's connection to the Underground Railroad.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story references historical violence and the threat of it.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue reflecting the era.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story focuses on historical themes, not scary elements.
The narrative is realistic and contains no occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story explores historical events and moral questions.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in confronting difficult truths.
The story touches on faith in the context of historical activism.
Familial love and the desire for justice are present.
Themes of seeking justice and understanding are explored.
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