Tomorrow, When the War Began
by John Marsden
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
A group of Australian teenagers are stranded on their home island after an invasion and must band together to survive.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this survival story.
Depicts combat, injury, and the harsh realities of war.
Mild profanity appears in dialogue under duress.
No blasphemous content is present.
Substance use is not a theme.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The invasion and survival can be intense.
Occult themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
Presents a secular, survivalist worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe teenagers show immense courage and resilience in survival.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Strong bonds of friendship and loyalty develop under pressure.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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