Hostages
by Ed Hanson
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A group of teenagers are taken hostage and must find a way to survive and escape.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this hostage situation.
The story involves a dangerous hostage situation with threats.
Mild profanity may be present due to the stressful situation.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The suspense and danger of being held hostage can be scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show significant courage and resourcefulness to survive.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Characters develop bonds and protect each other under duress.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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