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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Brothers at war

by Margaret Whitman Blair

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1997

Two brothers, one a soldier and the other a spy, are on opposite sides of a war, facing difficult choices.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

37/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore60

The story depicts battles and the harsh realities of war.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild profanity may appear in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is included.

Substance Use0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The war setting creates some tense and potentially frightening moments.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative focuses on human conflict and duty.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Characters display courage in the face of danger and duty.

Faith & Hope20

Faith is not a central theme, but characters grapple with morality.

Love & Friendship50

Brotherly love and loyalty are tested by the war.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Characters face consequences but redemption is not a primary focus.

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