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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

How to be brave

by E. Katherine Kottaras

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A teenage girl named Maya struggles with anxiety and learns to find her courage.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic feelings and a kiss are depicted.

Violence / Gore10

Some emotional distress and arguments occur.

Profanity / Language10

Occasional mild profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use10

Themes of anxiety and fear are central.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The protagonist experiences significant anxiety.

Scary / Disturbing0

This book is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Maya actively works to overcome her fears and be brave.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and support are important for Maya.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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