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Teens · Ages 13–16

Courage to run

by Wendy Lawton

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

A young girl overcomes adversity and finds her voice through running.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

69/ 100

Rich

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore20

Some challenging situations and emotional distress are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Emotional struggles are present, but not self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is Christian, emphasizing faith and resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice80

The protagonist shows immense courage in overcoming obstacles.

Faith & Hope70

Christian faith is a strong element, guiding actions and hope.

Love & Friendship50

Love for family and self-acceptance are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption70

Themes of grace, forgiveness, and finding strength are present.

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