48 Shades of Brown
by Nick Earls
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A teenage boy navigates family dynamics, friendships, and romantic entanglements during a summer holiday.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRomantic relationships involve kissing and sexual themes are discussed.
No violence is depicted.
Profanity is frequent and often explicit.
Mild blasphemy may occur in dialogue.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary elements are present.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are prominent.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in navigating social situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Romantic relationships and family dynamics are central.
Characters learn about relationships and growing up.
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