Swords of steel:Story of a gettysburg boy
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1933
A young boy experiences the hardships and realities of the Civil War, focusing on his life in Gettysburg.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
The realities of the Battle of Gettysburg and its aftermath are depicted.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
The story does not address suicide or self-harm.
The story does not address suicide or self-harm.
Descriptions of war and its consequences can be unsettling.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a historical, secular worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows resilience and courage amidst war.
Faith may be a personal comfort for characters during hardship.
Family bonds and community support are evident.
Themes of survival and enduring hardship are present.
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