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Teens · Ages 13–16

Absent

by Katie Williams

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A teenage girl grapples with the disappearance of her best friend and the secrets that emerge.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Hints of romantic interest and mild kissing occur.

Violence / Gore10

Some emotional distress and tense situations are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Mild suspense related to the mystery is present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not contain occult elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focused on human relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show resilience in facing difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

The importance of friendship and loyalty is a key theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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