Messenger (The Giver #3)
by Lois Lowry
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
Jonas, now a Receiver of Memory, must decide whether to return memories to his community.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The concept of 'release' implies a form of violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The themes of control and loss can be unsettling.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The community's enforced sameness challenges individual freedom.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJonas shows immense courage in his decision.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some familial bonds are present but not central.
The story explores the importance of memory and emotion.
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