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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

War Children

by Gerard Whelan

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

Two young brothers, one a soldier and the other a civilian, experience the harsh realities of war and its impact on their family.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

30/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from the narrative.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic depictions of war violence and its consequences are present.

Profanity / Language30

Some mild profanity may be present due to the war setting.

Blasphemy10

Occasional exclamations might touch on blasphemy in distress.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair related to war might be present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The war setting can create tense and frightening situations.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes or witchcraft are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story focuses on the human cost of conflict.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Characters display immense courage in the face of extreme danger.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a primary focus, but may be a source of comfort.

Love & Friendship50

Brotherly love and familial bonds are central to the story.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Moments of resilience and hope offer a sense of grace.

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