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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

And The Stars Were Burning Brightly

by Danielle Jawando

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A teen boy named Miles struggles with cyberbullying and online harassment, leading him to consider extreme actions.

Concern Level

72/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore70

The story depicts the severe emotional and psychological impact of bullying.

Profanity / Language40

Some mild profanity is used by characters to express frustration and anger.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm80

The central theme revolves around a character contemplating suicide due to bullying.

Scary / Disturbing30

The emotional intensity and the subject matter can be unsettling and scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The book focuses on the harsh realities of social media and peer pressure.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show some resilience in navigating difficult social situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Some characters show concern and support for Miles.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story does not focus on themes of grace, mercy, or repentance.

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