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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Boomerang

by Helene Dunbar

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2018

A teenage girl named Maya grapples with the aftermath of her father's suicide and the impact it has on her family and friendships.

Concern Level

77/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some mild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore0

Violence is not a significant element in the plot.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not a theme or element within the story.

Substance Use80

The central plot revolves around a father's suicide.

Suicide & Self-Harm90

The book directly addresses suicide and its impact on teens.

Scary / Disturbing10

The emotional weight of the story can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present in the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes or characters are absent from the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Maya shows resilience in navigating her grief.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship40

Themes of friendship and familial support are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story touches on the difficulty of finding hope after tragedy.

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