Soup ahoy
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
A young boy named Soup recounts his experiences as a cabin boy on a ship during World War II. He faces danger and learns about life at sea.
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 Soup's narrative.
Soup witnesses wartime dangers and the aftermath of conflict.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue reflecting the era.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some wartime situations may be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative focuses on survival and duty, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSoup shows courage in facing wartime challenges.
Christian faith is not a prominent theme.
Some camaraderie and loyalty are shown among the crew.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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