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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Playing for Keeps

by Steven Sandor

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A group of friends forms a band and navigates the challenges of music and adolescence.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic tension and kissing are present.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language5

Minimal, mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in the story.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story 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 & Sacrifice10

Characters show courage in pursuing their music.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship15

Friendship and loyalty are key themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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