The scarlet badge
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
A young boy in the American West during the Civil War finds a scarlet badge and becomes involved in espionage.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Depicts the dangers and violence of the Civil War era.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Suspenseful situations arise from the espionage plot.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story reflects a patriotic American worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist displays courage in dangerous situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Loyalty to country and family are important themes.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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