Dar and the Spear-Thrower
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
Dar, a young boy from a prehistoric tribe, must learn to survive and protect his people from danger.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this historical setting.
Violence includes hunting, animal attacks, and tribal conflict.
Profanity is absent from this early human narrative.
No blasphemous content is present in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
Scenes of danger and animal threats can be scary.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
A Christian worldview is not explicitly promoted.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDar demonstrates courage in facing predators and challenges.
True Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Dar shows loyalty and protectiveness towards his tribe.
Themes of grace and repentance are not present.
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