When a hero dies
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young protagonist faces the harsh realities of life and death after a significant loss.
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.
Some violence is implied or described due to the subject matter.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is included in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
Themes of death and grief are central to the story.
The story is free from scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in the book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows resilience in the face of tragedy.
Faith is not a prominent theme in this book.
The story explores the impact of love and loss.
The narrative touches on coping with difficult emotions.
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