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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

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by Joan Marie Verba

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A group of high school students forms a vigilante team to fight crime in their city, using their unique skills and technology.

Concern Level

30/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

The team engages in combat and confronts criminals.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is included in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some crime-fighting scenarios can be intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus on self-reliance and secular justice presents a worldview without explicit Christian grounding.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonists demonstrate significant courage in fighting crime.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

The team members show loyalty and support for each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.

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