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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Kim

by Beatrice Sparks

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

Kim, a teenage girl, struggles with drug addiction and its devastating consequences.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content50

Implied sexual activity and exploitation are part of Kim's struggles.

Violence / Gore60

Depicts the harsh realities of drug use, including violence and abuse.

Profanity / Language70

Significant profanity is present throughout Kim's narrative.

Blasphemy30

Some blasphemous language is used in moments of distress.

Substance Use70

Drug addiction and its severe consequences are central themes.

Suicide & Self-Harm40

Themes of despair and hopelessness are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The harsh realities can be disturbing and frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality20

Focuses on personal struggles, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Kim's survival shows resilience, not necessarily courage.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a prominent theme in Kim's story.

Love & Friendship10

Love is largely absent amidst Kim's struggles.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of redemption are implied but not central.

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