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Children · Ages 8–10

The apple war

by Bernice Myers

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1973

A group of children engage in a playful 'war' over apples, learning about sharing and consequences.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore5

The 'war' is playful and involves throwing apples.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

The text is free of blasphemous language.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The children eventually learn to cooperate.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

The children learn to share and resolve conflict.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

The story shows learning from mistakes and making amends.

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