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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

A Candidate For Murder

by Joan Lowery Nixon

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A teenage girl named Amy investigates a murder that occurs during a family reunion at a remote lodge.

Concern Level

42/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this mystery novel.

Violence / Gore40

A murder occurs, and there are descriptions of the crime scene.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this suspenseful story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing50

The murder and suspenseful atmosphere create scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this mystery.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on solving a crime, not a worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Amy shows courage and determination in solving the murder.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Family relationships are explored within the mystery.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story emphasizes justice and uncovering the truth.

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