In the middle of the night
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
A teenage boy is forced to confront his father's violent past and the consequences of his actions.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentA brief mention of a past sexual assault is made.
The story depicts the aftermath of severe violence and its psychological impact.
Some mild profanity is present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
The psychological tension and dark themes can be unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.
No Christians are portrayed negatively in the book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing difficult truths and consequences.
Faith is not a central theme or element in the narrative.
Some instances of familial love are present, though strained.
Themes of facing consequences and seeking understanding are present.
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