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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The winged watchman

by Hilda Van Stockum

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1963

During World War II, a young Dutch boy named Jan secretly helps hide Jewish refugees from the Nazis.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

26/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore30

The threat of Nazi violence and occupation is ever-present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The wartime setting creates tension and fear.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative implicitly promotes humanistic values of bravery.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice80

Jan shows immense courage in hiding refugees.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship70

Jan's actions demonstrate profound self-giving love for others.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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