Sword of the Samurai
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A young American boy travels to feudal Japan and becomes involved in a samurai clan's conflict.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Depicts sword fights and battles with casualties.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this book.
Some intense battle scenes may be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is historical and focuses on honor.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows significant courage in combat and adversity.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Loyalty to clan and friendship are important themes.
Themes of forgiveness are not prominent.
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