The temperance boys
by Julia Colman
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1858
This book follows a group of young boys who are dedicated to the temperance movement and its principles.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the temperance boys' story.
Violence is absent from the narrative of the boys' lives.
Profanity is not used by any characters in the book.
Blasphemous language or themes are not included in the text.
The dangers of alcohol and its effects are a central theme.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in the story.
The story does not contain any frightening or scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this historical story.
The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boys show courage in standing for their beliefs.
Christian principles of self-control and morality are emphasized.
Some instances of friendship and camaraderie are shown.
The book promotes abstinence and responsible choices.
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