Grenade
by Alan Gratz
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2018
During World War II, a young boy named Emmanuel is caught in the crossfire of the war in Greece and must make difficult choices to survive.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
The book depicts the brutal realities of war, including death and injury.
Some mild profanity may be present due to the war setting.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
Emmanuel experiences fear and trauma related to the war.
The war setting can be intense and frightening at times.
No occult themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story focuses on survival and human resilience, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEmmanuel demonstrates immense courage in the face of extreme danger.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Emmanuel's actions are driven by a desire to protect himself and others.
The story implies the need for hope and perseverance.
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