
Hacker
by Ted Dekker
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
Nyala, a gifted hacker, discovers a way to alter reality through a mysterious code, leading her into a high-stakes spiritual battle.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Shining
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Shining
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content or significant romance.
Characters face physical danger, including threats from criminals and moments of intense peril.
The book avoids standard profanity, maintaining a clean vocabulary for a YA audience.
There is no misuse of God's name or mockery of sacred things.
Medical substances are mentioned in the context of Nyala's mother's illness.
Nyala experiences significant stress and desperation while trying to save her dying mother.
The sense of peril and the 'game' atmosphere create a suspenseful, slightly eerie tone.
The book focuses on technology and logic rather than supernatural or occult elements.
There are no LGBTQ+ themes or characters in this story.
The narrative aligns with a biblical worldview regarding truth, sacrifice, and reality.
Christianity and faith are not portrayed negatively or mocked.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNyala shows immense bravery and self-sacrifice to protect her mother against overwhelming odds.
Themes of ultimate truth and spiritual reality are woven into the thriller plot.
The sacrificial bond between a daughter and her mother is the primary emotional driver.
Themes of letting go of past hurts and finding redemption are present.
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