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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Gulf

by Robert Westall

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1992

A group of British teenagers on a school trip to the coast of England encounter a mysterious, possibly supernatural, presence.

Concern Level

35/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Some mild peril and a sense of danger are present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The story builds a sense of unease and mild dread.

Occult & Witchcraft30

A mysterious, possibly supernatural, entity is a central element.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is generally secular and British.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters face unsettling situations with some bravery.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship is shown, but not self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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