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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Wednesday Wars

by Gary D. Schmidt

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

Holling Hood Hooded, a seventh-grader, navigates a tumultuous school year filled with Shakespeare, sports, and personal growth.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some mild romantic feelings and crushes are depicted.

Violence / Gore10

Minor bullying and schoolyard conflicts occur.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue, reflecting the era.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any frightening or scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent from this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on realistic adolescent experiences and learning.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Holling shows courage in facing his insecurities and challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the story.

Love & Friendship40

Holling experiences familial love and developing friendships.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of understanding, empathy, and personal growth are present.

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