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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Beneath a meth moon

by Jacqueline Woodson

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young girl named Mary deals with the complexities of her mother's addiction and its impact on their lives.

Concern Level

75/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Sexual encounters and discussions are present and explicit.

Violence / Gore40

There are scenes depicting violence and abuse.

Profanity / Language70

Significant profanity is used throughout the narrative.

Blasphemy10

Some mild blasphemy may occur in dialogue.

Substance Use80

Substance abuse, particularly meth, is a central theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

There are mentions or implications of self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some scenes may be disturbing due to the subject matter.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview can be bleak, focusing on hardship.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this narrative.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Mary displays resilience in difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements like prayer or scripture are absent.

Love & Friendship30

Some familial love is present, though strained.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Limited themes of hope or overcoming adversity exist.

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