What age is Whistle down the wind appropriate for?

Name: Whistle down the wind
Rating: 16 (4 reviews)
Author: Mary Hayley Bell

Whistle down the wind by Mary Hayley Bell is best suited for teens (ages 13–15). Two children, Sue and her brother, find a wounded soldier and help him escape during wartime.

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Teens · Ages 13–15

Whistle down the wind

by Mary Hayley Bell

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1958

Historical Fiction War Story Adventure Children's Literature DramaAI scored

Two children, Sue and her brother, find a wounded soldier and help him escape during wartime.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Higher = more present

Sexual Content0

Absent.

Violence / Gore30

The story depicts the realities and dangers of war.

Profanity / Language0

Absent.

Blasphemy0

Absent.

Substance Use0

Absent.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Absent.

Scary / Disturbing10

The wartime setting can be tense and frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

Absent.

Worldview & Spirituality0

Absent.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Absent.

Virtues to celebrate

Higher = stronger presence

Courage & Sacrifice50

The children show great courage in helping the soldier.

Faith & Hope0

Absent.

Love & Friendship40

The children's actions demonstrate selfless love and compassion.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Absent.

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