Won by the sword
by G. A. Henty
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1899
A young Englishman is captured by pirates and sold into slavery in Algiers, but he eventually escapes and seeks revenge.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content or themes.
There are descriptions of battles, piracy, and enslavement.
Profanity is absent from the dialogue and narration.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
Substance abuse is not depicted in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
Some scenes of capture and conflict might be mildly unsettling.
The narrative does not involve occult or supernatural elements.
No LGBTQ+ representation is present in the book.
A strong sense of British patriotism and colonial perspective is present.
God and Christians are not negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist displays significant courage in escaping and fighting back.
There are general references to Providence and prayer.
Loyalty to friends and family is a recurring theme.
Justice and retribution are key motivations for the hero.
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