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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Hostage

by Malorie Blackman

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

Hostage is a tense thriller where a group of teenagers are taken hostage during a school trip. They must use their wits and courage to survive and escape their captors.

Concern Level

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore70

The story contains intense violence and threats of harm.

Profanity / Language30

Profanity may be present due to the stressful situation.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of fear and desperation are present.

Scary / Disturbing70

The situation is highly suspenseful and frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is focused on survival and human nature.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice80

The teenagers show remarkable courage and resourcefulness.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Loyalty and protecting each other are key themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No Christian concepts of grace or repentance are present.

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