The red badge of courage / retold from the Stephen Crane original ; abridged by Oliver Ho ; illustrated by Jamel Akib ; afterword by Arthur Pober
by Oliver Ho
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young soldier experiences the brutal realities of the Civil War, grappling with fear, courage, and the loss of innocence.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this adaptation.
The book depicts graphic battlefield violence and death.
Some mild profanity may be present from soldiers.
Occasional exclamations might border on blasphemy.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The intense stress of war could be triggering.
The descriptions of battle are intense and frightening.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story questions the glory of war.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHenry Fleming displays immense courage under fire.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Comradeship exists, but love is not central.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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