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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Blow, bugles, blow ..

by Merritt Parmelee Allen

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1956

During the Revolutionary War, a young boy named Jedediah is caught between loyalties as his family is divided by the conflict.

Concern Level

40/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

29/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore50

Depicts the realities and dangers of the Revolutionary War.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

The book is free of blasphemous content.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are included.

Scary / Disturbing30

The war setting can be intense and frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is focused on historical events and patriotism.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Jedediah faces difficult choices and shows bravery.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a primary focus, but moral dilemmas are explored.

Love & Friendship40

Family loyalty and the complexities of divided loyalties are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The story explores themes of duty and difficult decisions.

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