Death or Glory
by Steve Barlow
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
This novel follows a young boy named Billy who is sent to a harsh reform school after committing a crime. He must survive the brutal environment and find a way to escape.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are mentions of sexual abuse and exploitation within the institution.
The book depicts significant physical abuse and violence among inmates and staff.
Profanity is used frequently by characters in the reform school.
Some mild blasphemy may occur in dialogue.
There are references to the harshness of the environment and potential despair.
The themes of despair and hopelessness touch on self-harm ideation.
The reform school setting is depicted as grim and frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is bleak and focuses on survival in a corrupt system.
No specific mention of Christians or negative portrayals.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly exhibits immense courage in enduring and resisting abuse.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Moments of camaraderie and protection between boys exist.
Survival and resilience are key themes, not grace.
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