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Young Adults · Ages 16–17

Bad boy

by Allan Frewin Jones

Age rating: Ages 16–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

A young protagonist finds himself in a dangerous situation involving a 'bad boy' and the consequences of his actions.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Some suggestive themes and implied romantic encounters are present.

Violence / Gore60

Significant violence, threats, and dangerous situations are depicted.

Profanity / Language60

Frequent and strong profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy20

Occasional mild blasphemy may be present.

Substance Use20

Themes of desperation and risky behavior are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Mild themes of distress and difficult emotional states exist.

Scary / Disturbing50

The story contains suspenseful and unsettling elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Characters face dangerous situations with some resolve.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Themes of loyalty and protection are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of consequences and difficult choices are explored.

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