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The Chocolate War (Chocolate War, #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Chocolate War (Chocolate War, #1)

by Robert Cormier

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A new student at an all-boys Catholic school struggles with the demands of a corrupt student organization and the school's athletic director.

Concern Level

37/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some suggestive comments and situations occur between students.

Violence / Gore40

Bullying and physical altercations are depicted throughout the story.

Profanity / Language30

Mild profanity is used by some of the students.

Blasphemy20

Religious themes are present, but not central to the plot.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

A character experiences significant emotional distress and thoughts of self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not intended to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story critiques certain aspects of institutional religion and authority.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal30

Some authority figures and students are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Jerry's resistance to the Vigils shows a form of courage.

Faith & Hope10

The Catholic school setting is present but faith is not a focus.

Love & Friendship20

Some instances of loyalty and friendship are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.

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