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Teens · Ages 13–16

One Chance

by Steve May

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young boy named Adam faces challenges and learns about friendship and resilience after his family moves to a new town.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

28/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

Minor conflicts or disagreements might occur between characters.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language or themes are absent.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The narrative is grounded in reality and lacks scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

The story does not feature LGBTQ+ characters or themes.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative 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 & Sacrifice50

Adam demonstrates courage in adapting to his new environment.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a prominent theme in the story.

Love & Friendship60

Friendship and familial love are central to Adam's experiences.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of understanding and acceptance are present, but not explicitly grace-focused.

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