Soldier mom
by Alice Mead
Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young boy named Billy experiences life with his mother who is serving in the military, dealing with her absence and eventual return.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The mother's military service implies potential danger, but no graphic violence is shown.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows courage in coping with his mother's absence.
True Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
The love between Billy and his mother is a central theme.
There are moments of understanding and emotional resilience.
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