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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Noggin

by John Corey Whaley

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A teenage boy's head is donated to science after his death, leading to an unusual afterlife.

Concern Level

35/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

A brief mention of a past sexual encounter is made.

Violence / Gore10

Minimal violence, mostly implied or related to the death.

Profanity / Language40

Profanity is present, including some stronger language.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the book.

Substance Use20

The protagonist dies, but suicide is not the direct cause.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The protagonist's death is a central event.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or horror-themed.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present in the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality30

Explores existential questions about life and consciousness.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Travis faces his mortality and the unknown with introspection.

Faith & Hope0

Religious faith is not a significant element in the story.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and familial bonds are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are not central.

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