The Cockroach War
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A young boy named Kevin must survive a war fought by giant, intelligent cockroaches.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story depicts intense and graphic violence between humans and giant cockroaches.
No profanity is used by the characters in the book.
There is no blasphemy in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The giant cockroaches and their attacks are designed to be frightening.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKevin shows immense courage facing overwhelming odds.
Christian faith elements are not present in the narrative.
Some familial love is shown, but it's not a central theme.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not explored.
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