The smugglers
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
Siblings Finn and Sarah get caught up in a smuggling operation on the coast of Nova Scotia while trying to clear their father's name.
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 the story.
There are chase scenes and confrontations with smugglers.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The smuggling activities create a tense atmosphere.
Occult themes or witchcraft are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on adventure and family loyalty.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFinn and Sarah show bravery in dangerous situations.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
The siblings' loyalty to each other and their father is central.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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