Threat to the Barkers
by Joan Phipson
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
The Barker family faces a dangerous situation when strangers threaten their isolated farm.
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 story.
Threats, chases, and physical confrontations occur between characters.
Mild exclamations may be present, but no strong profanity.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The suspense and threats create a scary atmosphere.
Occult themes are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not depicted negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe Barker family members show great courage to protect each other.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is.
The family's love for each other drives their actions.
Themes of overcoming adversity are present.
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