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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Big Thursday

by Anne Brooksbank

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young man's life is dramatically altered by a surfing accident, forcing him to confront his past and future.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some mild romantic interactions and discussions occur.

Violence / Gore30

The story includes descriptions of a serious surfing accident and its aftermath.

Profanity / Language20

Some moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing10

The accident scene creates some intensity.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focused on personal resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist demonstrates significant courage in recovery.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Themes of friendship and family support are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of overcoming adversity and finding purpose are central.

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