The Pushcart War
by Jean Merrill
Age rating: Ages 9–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
Two warring nations, the United States of America and the United States of Canada, engage in a whimsical conflict over a pushcart.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The conflict is depicted humorously and without real violence.
No profanity is used in the dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
This book does not contain scary elements.
Occult themes are absent from this narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story satirizes political and military absurdity.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show ingenuity and determination in their actions.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Love is not a central theme in this allegorical story.
No specific themes of grace or repentance are central.
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