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Teens · Ages 13–17

Samurai summer

by Åke Edwardson

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young boy named Erik is sent to live with his grandfather in a small Swedish town during the summer, where he learns about his family's past and his own identity.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore10

There are some descriptions of past violence and its aftermath.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some unsettling themes and atmospheric tension exist.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is neutral and not overtly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Erik shows some courage in facing his past.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the story.

Love & Friendship30

Erik develops a bond with his grandfather.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Some themes of understanding and acceptance are present.

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