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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Deadline

by John Townsend

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A teenager faces a moral dilemma when he discovers a secret that could have serious consequences for his community.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

36/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore30

There are descriptions of a car accident and its aftermath.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity like 'damn' is used.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

The suspenseful plot and potential danger create mild tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular, focusing on human responsibility.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonist displays significant courage in facing the truth.

Faith & Hope10

A character mentions prayer, but faith isn't central.

Love & Friendship40

Loyalty to friends and community is a strong theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

The story explores themes of confession and consequences.

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