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Teens · Ages 13–15

Sam the Minuteman

by Nathaniel Benchley

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1969

A young boy joins the Minutemen during the American Revolution.

Concern Level

20/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore30

Depicts battles and the dangers of war.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted in the book.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No characters portray God or Christians negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice80

Sam displays significant courage joining the Minutemen.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Loyalty to country and friends is a strong theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No specific themes of grace or repentance are present.

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