Angry waters
by Walt Morey
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
A young boy named Billy faces the challenges of growing up and dealing with difficult family circumstances during a flood.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The flood itself presents dangerous and life-threatening situations.
Mild profanity may be present due to the era and setting.
No blasphemous language is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The flood and its aftermath create a sense of peril.
The story does not involve occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a straightforward, realistic worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows resilience and courage in difficult times.
Faith is not a central theme in this narrative.
Family relationships and their complexities are explored.
Themes of survival and overcoming adversity are present.
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