The unmasking of 'Ksan
by Eric Wilson
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
A young boy named 'Ksan is sent to a residential school and struggles with his identity and cultural suppression.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The book depicts the harsh discipline and emotional abuse in the school.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is included.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The atmosphere of the school can be oppressive and frightening.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview critiques the forced assimilation and secularization of the school.
Christian missionaries are depicted as agents of cultural suppression.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presence'Ksan shows courage in resisting assimilation and holding onto his identity.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Some moments of solidarity among students are shown.
There are themes of resilience and the search for belonging.
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