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Teens · Ages 13–15

In the Face of Danger

by Joan Lowery Nixon

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1988

A teenage girl, Sarah, is kidnapped and must use her wits to escape her captors.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore30

The kidnapping and escape involve some peril and threat.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

This book does not address suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing20

The kidnapping scenario may be mildly suspenseful.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

This book does not feature LGBTQ+ themes.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular, focusing on human resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians are portrayed in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Sarah shows courage and resourcefulness in her escape.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship0

The focus is on survival, not self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are absent.

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