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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Half-Good Samaritan

by Allan Frewin Jones

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A teenage boy named Billy struggles with his identity and his place in the world, encountering both good and bad influences.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild references to sexual situations are present.

Violence / Gore30

Some violence occurs, including fights and threats.

Profanity / Language10

Minimal profanity is used by some characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use10

Hints of substance use are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story explores different moral choices and their consequences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Billy shows courage in navigating difficult choices.

Faith & Hope5

Christian faith is not a significant element.

Love & Friendship20

Some instances of caring for others are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption25

Themes of redemption and making better choices are present.

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