The Officer's Ball
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young boy named Peter navigates the complexities of his family and community during a time of social change, focusing on his relationship with his father.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains no sexual content.
Some mild violence includes a scuffle and a threat.
Very infrequent, mild profanity may appear.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance abuse is not depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
Subtle societal commentary may challenge some views.
God and Christians are not central to the narrative.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePeter shows quiet courage in his personal struggles.
Family values are present, but not explicitly Christian.
The story explores familial love and connection.
Moments of understanding and reconciliation occur.
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