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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

North! or be eaten

by Andrew Peterson

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

Siblings Jenny and Tom embark on a perilous journey north to rescue their parents from a frozen land, facing mythical creatures and harsh conditions.

Concern Level

33/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

30/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in North! or be eaten.

Violence / Gore40

Characters face dangerous creatures and battles.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in North! or be eaten.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this epic fantasy.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in North! or be eaten.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur in North! or be eaten.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some creatures and situations can be frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The story involves mythical creatures and a magical world.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in North! or be eaten.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The world has a distinct mythology, not explicitly Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are in North! or be eaten.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Jenny and Tom display immense courage and determination.

Faith & Hope10

There are allusions to a creator, but not specific Christian faith.

Love & Friendship50

The siblings' love for their parents drives the plot.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of perseverance and hope are present.

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