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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Between the Lives

by Jessica Shirvington

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A teenage girl discovers she has the ability to enter the memories of others, leading her to uncover a dark family secret.

Concern Level

18/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some romantic tension and kissing between characters.

Violence / Gore20

Some mild peril and suspenseful situations occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some suspenseful and potentially unsettling moments exist.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The protagonist's ability has supernatural elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows courage in facing dangerous truths.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a significant element in the story.

Love & Friendship20

Themes of family loyalty and romantic attraction are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story involves uncovering truth and confronting difficult pasts.

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