Boy Soldier
by Andy McNab
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
Boy Soldier is a memoir detailing the author's experiences as a child soldier in Sierra Leone, facing extreme violence and trauma.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from the story.
The book graphically depicts extreme violence, warfare, and atrocities.
Profanity is present due to the harsh realities described.
Some instances of taking the Lord's name in vain may occur.
The narrative touches upon the use of drugs and alcohol by soldiers.
The trauma of war leads to severe psychological distress and suicidal ideation.
The descriptions of violence and death are intensely disturbing and graphic.
Occult themes are not present in the book.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the story.
The book presents a stark reality of human conflict and survival.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe author displays immense courage in surviving and recounting his experiences.
Christian faith elements are absent from the story.
Moments of camaraderie and survival instinct are present.
Grace and mercy are not central themes in this narrative.
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