Boy at War
by Harry Mazer
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
This historical fiction novel follows a young boy during wartime. He experiences the realities of conflict and its impact on his life and family.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAbsence of sexual content is noted.
The book depicts the harsh realities and violence of war.
Profanity may be present due to the war setting.
Some mild blasphemy might occur in context.
Substance use is not a focus.
Characters face trauma, loss, and emotional distress.
The war setting includes intense and frightening scenes.
Occult or magical themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on human experience in war.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage and resilience amidst conflict.
Christian faith elements are absent from this book.
Family bonds and friendships are important.
Themes of forgiveness are not central.
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