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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Captives

by Tom Pow

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

Two teenagers are held captive and must rely on their wits and each other to survive and escape.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

26/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore70

The narrative includes intense and frightening scenes of captivity and threat.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present due to stress.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use10

The characters experience extreme stress and fear.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The situation is dire, but self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing80

The story is highly suspenseful and contains frightening situations.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview focuses on human resilience and survival instincts.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonists display immense courage and determination to survive.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a central theme in this survival story.

Love & Friendship40

The bond and reliance between the two captives grow.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of survival, hope, and human endurance are explored.

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