Dead of Night
by John Marsden
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A group of teenagers must survive in a post-apocalyptic world after a devastating invasion.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The book depicts intense violence and survival struggles.
Some profanity is used by characters under duress.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Characters face extreme despair, but not explicit self-harm.
The atmosphere is consistently tense and frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe teenagers show remarkable courage to survive.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Strong bonds of friendship develop under pressure.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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