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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Emily & the captain

by Noelle Hall

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

Emily, a young woman, finds herself in a difficult situation when she is forced into a marriage with a captain she doesn't know.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

A forced marriage is central to the plot, implying marital intimacy.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is included in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Emily shows some courage in facing her circumstances.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a prominent theme in the narrative.

Love & Friendship40

Emily's journey involves learning to love her husband.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of forgiveness and understanding are present.

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