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Teens · Ages 13–15

Deadwater Lane

by Stephen Barker

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young boy named Kevin moves to a new town and discovers a dark secret about his neighbor's house.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

Some mild violence occurs, including a chase and a physical altercation.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing40

The story has a creepy atmosphere and unsettling events.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is neutral.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Kevin shows some courage in facing his fears.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Some familial love is shown, but not central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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