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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

It's a wonderful death

by Sarah J. Schmitt

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A teenage girl named Maya grapples with grief and finds an unexpected connection after her best friend's death.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic elements and kissing are present.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in this story.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm60

The central theme is dealing with the death of a friend.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The 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 & Sacrifice30

Maya shows courage in facing her grief.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and support are key themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Maya learns to process her emotions and move forward.

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