Shadow Play
by Terry Deary
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
This book uses historical anecdotes and facts to explore the lives of children during wartime.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this historical account.
Depictions of wartime violence are factual and historical.
No profanity is present in the historical narratives.
No blasphemous language is included in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this historical work.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some historical accounts of war can be unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The historical facts are presented neutrally.
Christianity is not negatively portrayed in this history.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceStories highlight children's resilience and bravery during hardship.
Faith is mentioned as a comfort for some during war.
Stories show acts of kindness and support among people.
Historical accounts may touch on loss and survival.
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