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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Death sentence

by Alexander Gordon Smith

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A teenage boy, accused of murder, must escape prison and clear his name.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Brief mentions of sexual assault in prison are alluded to.

Violence / Gore70

The book contains graphic descriptions of violence and death.

Profanity / Language50

Profanity is used by characters, including strong language.

Blasphemy10

Some mild blasphemous language may be present.

Substance Use20

The protagonist contemplates suicide due to despair.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Suicidal thoughts are a significant element for the protagonist.

Scary / Disturbing60

The prison setting and escape attempts create a tense atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The narrative focuses on survival and justice, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice80

The protagonist displays immense courage in his escape and fight for survival.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not focus on Christian faith or practices.

Love & Friendship30

Some instances of loyalty and protection among inmates are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The focus is on survival and justice, not explicit grace or repentance.

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