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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Control

by Steve Skidmore

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

Control follows a group of teenagers who discover they have superpowers and must learn to use them responsibly.

Concern Level

31/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some mild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore40

Action sequences involve fighting and physical altercations.

Profanity / Language15

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some scenes may be intense due to action.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are not featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on individual power and responsibility.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters face danger and make difficult choices.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and loyalty are important among the teens.

Forgiveness & Redemption15

Learning to control powers and make good choices is key.

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