Blank confession
by Pete Hautman
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A high school student named Matt struggles with his identity and the pressure to conform after a traumatic event.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMatt kisses a girl, but it's not a focus.
Matt is bullied and experiences a violent incident.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
Matt contemplates suicide after a difficult event.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story questions societal norms and pressures.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMatt shows courage in facing his internal struggles.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Matt experiences some familial love and friendship.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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