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Teens · Ages 13–17

Chinpʻo haejŏn

by Chŏng-sang Hwang

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1985

A young Korean boy named Chinpʻo experiences the harsh realities of war and displacement during the Korean War.

Concern Level

43/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

34/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore60

The story depicts the violence and destruction of war, including bombings and loss of life.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this book.

Scary / Disturbing20

The war setting can be frightening due to bombings and the threat of death.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on the human experience of war, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Chinpʻo shows courage in surviving war and protecting his family.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is shown.

Love & Friendship60

Family love and loyalty are strong themes throughout the narrative.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The story shows resilience and survival, but not explicit grace or repentance.

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