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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Open Season

by Julia Simon-kerr

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

Open Season is a contemporary YA novel about a teen girl navigating friendships and romance during summer break.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content50

Kissing and discussions of physical intimacy are present.

Violence / Gore20

Some arguments and minor physical altercations occur.

Profanity / Language30

Mild profanity, including 'damn' and 'hell,' is used.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present in the novel.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is realistic and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes60

A prominent LGBTQ+ character and their relationship are affirmed.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview is primarily secular and focused on personal experience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show some courage in social situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this novel.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and romantic affection are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Minor instances of forgiveness are shown.

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