Sonny's war
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
Sonny, a young boy, struggles with the absence of his father who is serving in the Vietnam War, dealing with his own fears and the impact on his family.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mentions of war and its effects are present.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
The narrative does not include occult or witchcraft themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSonny shows courage in dealing with his father's absence.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Family love and support are important themes.
Characters show understanding and empathy towards Sonny.
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