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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Captured off guard

by Donald B. Lemke

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A young boy is kidnapped and must rely on his wits to survive and escape his captors.

Concern Level

50/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present.

Violence / Gore60

Kidnapping and threats of violence are central to the plot.

Profanity / Language20

Some moderate profanity is used.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is included.

Substance Use0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The situation is tense and can be frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality5

Focus is on human ingenuity.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonist displays significant courage and resourcefulness.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship10

The protagonist's desire to return to family is a motivator.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Themes of escape and survival are present.

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