War Game
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
War Game is a historical fiction novel about a group of boys who play a war game that becomes disturbingly real.
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 the narrative.
The boys experience the simulated horrors of war.
Mild profanity may be present due to the intense situation.
No blasphemy is depicted in the story.
No substance use is featured in the book.
The intensity of the game could be distressing.
The simulated war scenarios can be frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The book explores the futility and trauma of war.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boys show bravery facing the consequences of their game.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship is tested and strained by the events.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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