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Teens · Ages 13–17

Blood runner

by Riordan, James

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A young boy named Liam discovers he can run faster than anyone else and is drawn into a dangerous world of underground races.

Concern Level

43/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore60

The book features intense, high-stakes underground races with physical danger.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The underground racing world creates a sense of suspense and danger.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on contemporary themes without promoting a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Liam shows courage facing dangerous races and difficult choices.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Liam develops loyalty to his friends and a sense of responsibility.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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