The winners
by Ester Wier
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1967
The Winners is a story about a group of children who are survivors in a harsh environment. They must rely on their wits and each other to survive.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
The story depicts significant violence and hardship for survival.
Some profanity may be present due to the harsh setting.
No blasphemous language is used.
Themes of despair might be present but not explicit self-harm.
The possibility of self-harm due to extreme circumstances is implied.
The harsh environment and survival challenges create tension.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview is often bleak and focused on human resilience.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe characters demonstrate immense sacrificial courage to survive.
Faith is not a prominent theme in the narrative.
The characters develop strong bonds of loyalty and care for each other.
Survival and resourcefulness are key lessons learned.
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