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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Broken bridge

by Lynne Reid Banks

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

This story centers on two children, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who form an unlikely friendship across a divided land.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

33/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore30

The backdrop includes political unrest and the threat of violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The tension of the political situation can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The narrative highlights the complexities and divisions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The children show courage in defying societal barriers for friendship.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship70

The core of the story is the self-giving love between the children.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

Empathy, understanding, and the hope for reconciliation are central.

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