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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Hold My Hand and Run

by Margaret McAllister

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

Two children, fleeing danger, find refuge in a mysterious and potentially dangerous old house.

Concern Level

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

The children are pursued and face physical threats.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present due to stress.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing60

The old house is described with unsettling and frightening details.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The house has an eerie, potentially supernatural atmosphere.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a secular, suspenseful worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The children demonstrate significant courage in their escape.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not feature Christian faith elements.

Love & Friendship30

Brotherly and sisterly love and protection are key.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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