A boy's will
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A young boy named Erik experiences the hardships of war and displacement, searching for safety and belonging.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
The story depicts the brutal realities and violence of war.
Profanity is used to reflect the harshness of the war setting.
Mild instances of blasphemy may occur due to extreme situations.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
Characters may express despair, but suicide is not a focus.
The war setting and its consequences can be disturbing.
Occult themes or witchcraft are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in this book.
The story focuses on human experience during war, not a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceErik demonstrates immense courage and resilience in surviving war.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Some instances of kindness and mutual support occur.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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