Hanging on to Max
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young girl named Max deals with the emotional impact of her father's death and her family's grief.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the dialogue or narration.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
The story deals with the aftermath of death and grief.
The story does not contain any scary or horror elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are featured in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the narrative.
The story focuses on emotional processing and resilience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMax shows strength in facing her grief and moving forward.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.
Family love and support are crucial in navigating grief.
The story emphasizes healing, acceptance, and finding hope.
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