How To Steal A Car
by Pete Hautman
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A troubled teen named Mike gets involved in car theft to impress his friends and escape his difficult home life.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMildly suggestive situations occur between Mike and a girl.
Car theft and associated risks are depicted, with some chases.
Some mild profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the narrative.
Alcohol use is mentioned in social settings.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some suspense surrounds the car theft activities.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on realistic teen struggles, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMike shows some courage in facing his actions.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Some familial and peer relationships are explored.
The story implicitly shows the consequences of poor choices.
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