Under the blood-red sun
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
During World War II, a young Japanese-American boy named Mitsy lives in Hawaii and faces prejudice and hardship after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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 the story.
The attack on Pearl Harbor and its aftermath are depicted with some intensity.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The fear and uncertainty following the Pearl Harbor attack create mild tension.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story reflects the historical context of wartime prejudice.
Some characters exhibit prejudice towards Japanese-Americans.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMitsy shows courage in facing discrimination and hardship.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this narrative.
Family loyalty and community support are important themes.
Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.
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