Soldier boy
by Brian Burks
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young soldier experiences the harsh realities of war and the struggle for survival in a combat zone.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this war story.
Graphic descriptions of combat and its aftermath are present.
Profanity is used to reflect the harsh realities of war.
Occasional exclamations may border on blasphemy.
The stress of war may lead to despair.
Themes of despair and the will to survive are present.
The depiction of war can be intense and frightening.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.
The worldview may be pragmatic and survival-focused.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe soldier displays immense courage in battle.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Camaraderie and loyalty among soldiers are shown.
Themes of grace or repentance are not central.
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