Rise and Fall
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young chimpanzee named Caesar is raised by humans and later leads a rebellion of intelligent apes.
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 narrative.
There are intense battles and violent confrontations between apes and humans.
Some moderate profanity is used by human characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The depiction of ape rebellion and conflict can be intense.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a secular, evolutionary worldview regarding intelligence.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCaesar exhibits immense courage leading his species.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Caesar's love for his ape family and freedom is central.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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