Arrival
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
When a mysterious plague sweeps through his town, a young boy named Ben must find a cure before it's too late.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story involves a deadly plague and the desperate struggle for survival.
Mild profanity may appear in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is included in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The threat of the plague and the breakdown of society create tension.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present.
The focus is on scientific solutions and human resilience.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBen displays courage and resourcefulness in a crisis.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Ben is motivated by a desire to protect his family and community.
Themes of grace or repentance are not central to the narrative.
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