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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Backwater war

by Peggy Woodford

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1974

In a post-apocalyptic world, a young girl named Anya struggles to survive and protect her family.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

33/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence depicts the harsh realities of survival and conflict.

Profanity / Language30

Mild profanity appears sparingly in dialogue reflecting desperation.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

Scary situations arise from the dangerous post-apocalyptic environment.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality20

A bleak worldview is presented, focusing on human struggle.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice80

Anya shows immense courage facing overwhelming odds.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is absent, with survival being the sole focus.

Love & Friendship60

Love is shown through Anya's fierce protection of her family.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Grace and mercy are scarce in this brutal world.

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