Away from home
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A young boy named Alex leaves home for the first time to attend a boarding school, facing new challenges and making unexpected friends.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Occasional mild profanity might be present.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlex shows courage in adapting to his new environment.
Christian faith elements are not central to the narrative.
Themes of friendship and camaraderie are explored.
Themes of independence and personal growth are present.
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