Thirteen ways to sink a sub
by Jamie Gilson
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A group of middle schoolers devises elaborate plans to sink a rival school's submarine during a competition.
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 the story.
The 'sinking' is part of a playful competition, not real violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The book is humorous and not scary.
The story does not feature any occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative focuses on creative problem-solving and competition.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe characters show determination in their competition plans.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Teamwork and camaraderie among the friends are evident.
The characters' ingenuity is a focus of the story.
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