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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Blood on My Hands

by Todd Strasser

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A teenage boy is forced to confront the consequences of his actions after a drunken party leads to a tragic accident.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some discussion of underage drinking and its effects.

Violence / Gore50

A fatal accident occurs off-page after a party.

Profanity / Language40

Mild profanity is used by some characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use20

The story deals with the aftermath of a tragic event.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is realistic, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focuses on consequences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters show courage in facing difficult truths.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Characters grapple with guilt and responsibility.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of regret and learning from mistakes are explored.

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