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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Girl Next Door

by Alyssa Brugman

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

A teenage girl moves to a new town and experiences unsettling events and a mysterious neighbor.

Concern Level

57/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some romantic tension and suggestive dialogue are present.

Violence / Gore40

There are moments of threat, pursuit, and physical confrontation.

Profanity / Language20

Mild to moderate profanity may be used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing70

The story contains significant suspense, fear, and disturbing situations.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The focus is on suspense and psychological tension.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist shows courage in facing dangerous situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this suspense novel.

Love & Friendship20

Some protective instincts towards others are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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