The Perfect Sword
by Scott Goto
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young boy named Kenji trains to become a samurai, facing challenges and learning about honor.
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 book.
There are descriptions of sword fighting and training.
No profanity is used in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is featured in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
This book is not scary or horror-themed.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story is set in historical Japan with cultural elements.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKenji shows courage in facing training and challenges.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Self-giving love is not a primary theme here.
Grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.
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