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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Dread Nation

by Justina Ireland

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2018

In an alternate 19th century, Jane navigates a zombie-infested America, fighting for survival and seeking a safe haven.

Concern Level

72/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mildly suggestive situations and some discussion of relationships occur.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic descriptions of zombie attacks and violence are frequent.

Profanity / Language40

Moderate profanity is used throughout the narrative.

Blasphemy10

Some mild blasphemy may be present in dialogue.

Substance Use10

References to past trauma and difficult circumstances exist.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Themes of despair and difficult choices are present.

Scary / Disturbing80

Intense horror, gore, and frightening zombie encounters are prevalent.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story focuses on survival and does not promote other worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Jane displays immense courage and resilience in a brutal world.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this post-apocalyptic story.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and protective instincts towards companions are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent from the plot.

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