The powder monkey
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1906
A young powder monkey on a British warship during the Napoleonic Wars faces danger and adventure at sea.
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 story.
Naval battles and skirmishes involve cannon fire and sword fighting.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The threat of battle and drowning creates some tension.
The story contains no occult or magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative reflects a British imperial worldview of the era.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceYoung Tom shows courage facing naval battles and shipwrecks.
Faith is not a central theme, but duty is implied.
Loyalty to shipmates and country is a minor theme.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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