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Chasing before cover
Teens · Ages 14–16

Chasing before

by Lenore Appelhans

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A young woman named Lena finds herself in a mysterious and dangerous city after a magical event. She must uncover the secrets of the city and find a way home.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

The city contains dangerous elements and threats.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing30

The city setting can be unsettling and tense.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Magic and strange phenomena are integral to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The city's rules and society may challenge conventional norms.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Lena shows resilience and courage in a difficult situation.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Themes of survival and self-reliance are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The protagonist learns and adapts to her environment.

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