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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Cloud Road

by Isobelle Carmody

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young girl named Star navigates a harsh, post-apocalyptic world, seeking a new home and facing dangerous challenges.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some implied sexual tension exists between characters.

Violence / Gore60

Graphic violence is depicted, including torture and death.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity is present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair and hopelessness are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The world is bleak and frightening, with scary encounters.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are not present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The worldview is bleak and survival-focused, not explicitly Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Star shows immense courage facing overwhelming odds.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this story.

Love & Friendship50

Loyalty and care for others are shown in relationships.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Redemption is a minor theme, but not central.

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