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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The son of a genius

by Hofland Mrs

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1814

A young boy named Henry navigates the complexities of his family life and his own developing identity in the early 19th century.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore5

Mild conflict or societal pressures may be present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story reflects the social norms of its time.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Henry shows resilience in dealing with his circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a prominent element.

Love & Friendship25

Family relationships and affections are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

Understanding and empathy are shown towards characters.

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