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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Gone to drift

by Diana McCaulay

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2016

A young girl's life is upended by her father's disappearance at sea, forcing her to confront grief, family secrets, and her own resilience.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the novel.

Violence / Gore10

There are mentions of past violence and peril at sea.

Profanity / Language0

The dialogue is clean and free of profanity.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The protagonist experiences deep sadness and despair.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is emotionally heavy but not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative focuses on personal and family struggles.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist demonstrates courage in facing her loss.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Familial love and loyalty are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story touches on finding peace after loss.

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