The Slopes of War
by Norah Perez
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
This historical fiction novel follows a young boy named Thomas as he navigates the complexities of war and family loyalty.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
War scenes depict battles and their consequences.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The fear and uncertainty of war create some tense moments.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on human resilience, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThomas shows courage facing wartime dangers and difficult choices.
Faith is a background element, not a central theme.
Family love and loyalty are strong themes throughout the narrative.
Themes of forgiveness and mercy appear in character interactions.
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