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Children · Ages 10–14

The student buccaneer

by James Barbary

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1963

Young Jack joins a pirate crew, learning the ropes of seafaring and adventure on the high seas.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore20

Some mild depictions of pirate conflict occur.

Profanity / Language10

Occasional mild profanity might be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some mild peril might be present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The pirate lifestyle may be presented without strong moral critique.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Jack displays courage in his pirate adventures.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship0

No significant themes of self-giving love are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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