Tom Slade, motorcycle dispatch-bearer
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1918
Tom Slade, a young dispatch-bearer during wartime, undertakes dangerous missions on his motorcycle, demonstrating bravery and resourcefulness.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in Tom's wartime missions.
The story depicts the dangers and realities of war.
Profanity is absent from Tom's dialogue and the narrative.
Blasphemous language or themes are not found.
Substance use is not a topic in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The wartime setting creates some tension and peril.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom consistently displays significant courage in dangerous situations.
Christian faith elements are absent from this story.
Tom shows loyalty to his comrades and country.
Themes of grace or mercy are not central to the plot.
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