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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Crank

by Ellen Hopkins

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A teenage girl's descent into methamphetamine addiction is depicted through raw, free-verse poetry.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Sexual encounters are depicted as part of the lifestyle.

Violence / Gore50

Violence, abuse, and dangerous situations are described.

Profanity / Language60

Frequent and strong profanity is used throughout.

Blasphemy20

Mild blasphemy and irreverent language are present.

Substance Use70

Substance abuse is the central theme and is graphically depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm40

Themes of despair and self-destruction are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The depiction of addiction can be disturbing and intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The worldview is bleak and focuses on the destructive nature of addiction.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

There are moments of resilience in the face of hardship.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship5

Strained family relationships are depicted.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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