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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Guests

by Michael Dorris

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

A young boy named Kevin is sent to live with his estranged father and navigates their difficult relationship and his own feelings of abandonment.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

26/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Emotional conflict and tension are present between characters.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of emotional distress and loneliness are explored.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focuses on human relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Kevin shows courage in confronting his feelings and his father.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship50

The complex love and connection between father and son are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

Themes of reconciliation and healing are explored.

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