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Young Adults · Ages 14+

Once there was a general

by Tony Palladino

Age rating: Ages 14+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1958

A historical account of a general's life and leadership during wartime, focusing on his strategic decisions and personal struggles.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore40

War scenes and battles are described with some intensity.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is featured.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a historical, non-religious worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not a focus of this historical narrative.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The general displays significant courage in leadership.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme in this historical account.

Love & Friendship30

Duty and loyalty are portrayed more than personal love.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of repentance are not prominent.

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