The broken blade
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young boy named Lars is shipwrecked and must survive in the harsh Arctic wilderness with only a broken blade.
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 this survival story.
Lars faces dangers from the environment and wildlife.
The characters do not use any profanity in their dialogue.
No blasphemous language or themes are present in the book.
Substance abuse is not a theme within this narrative.
The story does not depict suicide or self-harm.
The harsh Arctic environment can be mildly scary.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent from the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical setting.
The book emphasizes self-reliance and nature's power.
No specific religious figures or groups are negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLars demonstrates significant courage and resilience to survive.
Christian faith is not a central element in this book.
Lars develops a connection with the natural world.
Themes of forgiveness or repentance are not central.
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