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Teens · Ages 13–17

Death mountain

by Sherry Shahan

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A teenage girl named Alex faces a dangerous climb up Death Mountain after her father's death, seeking solace and answers.

Concern Level

35/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

Alex witnesses a bear attack and faces perilous climbing dangers.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Alex grapples with suicidal ideation after her father's death.

Scary / Disturbing30

The mountain environment presents natural dangers and isolation.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes or practices are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on personal resilience, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Alex shows courage in facing the mountain and her grief.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central element of the story.

Love & Friendship30

Alex's love for her father is a driving motivation.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explicitly explored.

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