Freaks
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A teenage girl with a disfigured face, Anya, navigates a world where she is considered a 'freak' and finds unexpected connections.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic and physical intimacy is implied or described.
Violence occurs, including physical harm and threats.
Mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is present.
Themes of despair and difficult circumstances are present.
Self-harm is alluded to or depicted.
The atmosphere is dark, unsettling, and features frightening elements.
Supernatural elements and dark magic are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores dark themes and a sense of otherness.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnya shows resilience and courage in difficult situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Relationships and the search for belonging are important.
Themes of acceptance are present, but not explicitly grace/repentance.
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