Beyond the barricade
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
This novel follows a young girl named Sarah who is caught in the midst of a violent uprising in her city.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
Graphic descriptions of violence and death are frequent throughout the story.
Some profanity is used by characters in stressful situations.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed in the book.
The atmosphere is tense and frightening due to the war setting.
No occult themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The narrative focuses on the harsh realities of war and survival.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage facing extreme danger and protecting others.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.
Characters show love and concern for each other amidst chaos.
The focus is on survival, not on themes of grace or repentance.
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