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Teens · Ages 13–16

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by Morris Gleitzman

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A young boy named Ludo experiences the profound impact of war and loss, finding moments of hope and connection.

Concern Level

50/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

31/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story is entirely free of sexual content.

Violence / Gore60

The book depicts the harsh realities and violence of war.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present due to the war setting.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use10

The context of war may imply difficult circumstances.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The emotional weight of the story touches on despair.

Scary / Disturbing40

Descriptions of war and its consequences can be disturbing.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

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

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Ludo and others display immense courage in surviving war.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central element, though human connection is.

Love & Friendship50

Strong themes of love for family and friendship are evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

The story shows resilience and the search for hope amidst suffering.

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