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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Bonebreaker

by Peter J. Murray

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

In a dystopian future, a young boy named Kellen is forced to participate in a brutal gladiatorial competition to survive.

Concern Level

55/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some implied sexual tension exists between characters.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic and frequent violence is central to the gladiatorial combat.

Profanity / Language30

Occasional profanity is used by characters in stressful situations.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is a theme.

Scary / Disturbing20

The brutal nature of the games can be disturbing.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The world's harshness presents a bleak worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Kellen shows immense courage facing deadly challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Some loyalty and camaraderie are shown between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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