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Children · Ages 9–12

Playing war

by Kathy Beckwith

Age rating: Ages 9–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A group of children use their imaginations to play war games, exploring themes of conflict and friendship through their make-believe adventures.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

The 'war' is pretend, but the concept is present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is about children's play and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on childhood experiences, not worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The children show creativity in their play.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from this book.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and camaraderie are key themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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