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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Garden of evil

by Harrison, Emma.

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

A group of teenagers must survive a deadly virus outbreak in a remote research facility, facing both the infected and internal conflicts.

Concern Level

70/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence includes fighting, gore, and death from the virus.

Profanity / Language30

Mild profanity is used by characters under stress.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters experience intense fear and despair, bordering on hopelessness.

Scary / Disturbing80

The virus creates terrifying, zombie-like creatures and suspenseful chases.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality20

Some characters question faith and morality in extreme circumstances.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Characters show courage in facing the virus and protecting others.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is questioned but not central to the plot.

Love & Friendship40

Love and loyalty are shown as characters protect each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of survival and resilience are present, not grace/mercy.

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