Concrete Rose
by Angie Thomas
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2021
Maverick navigates the challenges of fatherhood and gang life in 1990s Garden Heights.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMaverick and Lisa have a sexual relationship leading to pregnancy.
Gang violence, shootings, and street fights are depicted.
Frequent use of strong profanity, including the N-word.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is a central theme.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are prominent.
The narrative explores themes of systemic injustice and poverty.
Some authority figures and older gang members are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaverick shows courage in protecting his family and seeking a better life.
Faith is not a significant element in Maverick's journey.
Maverick demonstrates love for his son and his family.
Themes of redemption are present, but not explicitly Christian.
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