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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Always October

by Bruce Coville

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young girl named Sarah encounters a mysterious and potentially dangerous entity during autumn.

Concern Level

72/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore50

The entity poses a significant threat and causes fear.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing80

The story is designed to be frightening and suspenseful.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The central conflict involves a supernatural, possibly malevolent, force.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The supernatural elements presented are not aligned with Christian beliefs.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Sarah displays courage in confronting the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

A desire for safety and protection is evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Perseverance in the face of fear is shown.

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