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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Before the Storm

by Sean McMullen

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

In a post-apocalyptic world, a young survivor named Liam faces dangerous threats and must make difficult choices.

Concern Level

57/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence, combat, and death are frequent and intense.

Profanity / Language20

Some moderate profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is present.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair and difficult survival situations are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The post-apocalyptic setting and threats can be frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ prominence or affirmation is present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview promotion is present.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Liam displays significant courage and resilience in extreme danger.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Themes of loyalty and protecting loved ones are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of survival and making hard choices are present.

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