American savage
by Matt Whyman
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A troubled teen boy is sent to live with his estranged father in a remote rural setting.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome sexual themes and discussions are present.
There are instances of physical altercations and aggression.
Profanity is used by characters throughout the book.
Mild blasphemy may be present in dialogue.
References to substance use are included.
A character experiences some despair.
Scary elements are absent from this book.
Occult themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the book.
A secular worldview is implicitly present.
Religious figures are not negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some resilience.
Christian faith elements are absent from the story.
Familial relationships are strained but present.
Some character growth implies potential for change.
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