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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

A Place to Hide

by Johnny Ray Barnes

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1995

A teenage girl named Jenny is stalked by a killer after her boyfriend is murdered.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Jenny and her boyfriend share a kiss before his death.

Violence / Gore70

The book graphically depicts the murder of Jenny's boyfriend and the killer's attacks.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity is present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the book.

Scary / Disturbing80

The story features intense stalking, murder, and jump scares.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted in the book.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Jenny shows some courage trying to survive the killer.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the book.

Love & Friendship10

Jenny's love for her boyfriend is a minor plot point.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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