Torpedo run
by Robb White
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1962
A young man named Skip must pilot a torpedo boat through enemy waters during wartime.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this wartime adventure story.
The story depicts intense naval combat and the threat of death.
Minimal profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
Substance use is not a focus of the narrative.
Suicide or self-harm is not a plot element.
The constant danger of war creates a suspenseful atmosphere.
Occult or magical elements are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this historical novel.
The worldview is focused on duty and survival.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSkip displays immense courage under fire.
Christian faith is not a prominent theme.
The focus is on duty and survival, not romance.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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