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Teens · Ages 13–17

The Stolen Watch

by Leon Garfield

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

A young orphan boy in 18th-century London is drawn into a dangerous world of crime and deception when he is tasked with stealing a valuable watch.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

Some mild peril and street brawls occur in London.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing10

The atmosphere can be tense with criminal elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focuses on survival.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters show bravery facing dangerous situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Some loyalty develops between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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