The Robbers
by Nina Bawden
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
Two children, separated from their parents during wartime, must rely on each other and strangers to survive.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The story depicts the harsh realities and dangers of war.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The wartime setting can be unsettling at times.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The worldview is secular, focusing on human resilience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children display remarkable courage and resilience.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
The bond between the siblings and kindness of strangers are shown.
Characters learn to adapt and survive difficult circumstances.
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