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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Awakening

by Karen Sandler

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young woman named Maya discovers she has telekinetic abilities and must learn to control them while evading a government agency.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

Characters face threats and physical altercations with government agents.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing20

The threat of capture by the government creates some suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on superpowers and government control, not worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Government agents are portrayed as antagonists.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Maya shows courage in facing her pursuers and her powers.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Maya forms bonds with others who help her.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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