The traitors
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1968
During World War II, a young boy named John is sent to live with relatives in the countryside after his parents are killed. He struggles to adapt to his new life and the secrets his aunt and uncle keep.
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 this book.
The book mentions the violence of war and its impact.
Mild profanity may be present due to the war setting.
No blasphemous language is featured in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some suspense and wartime anxieties may be unsettling.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book reflects a historical worldview, not explicitly Christian.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJohn shows courage in facing his new circumstances.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
There are glimpses of familial love and care.
Themes of grace or repentance are not prominent.
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