POISON
by John Peel
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A young woman named Sarah is forced to make a difficult choice when she discovers a dangerous secret about her family's past.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some peril and danger are described, but not graphic.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The atmosphere can be tense and suspenseful.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in facing her family's secrets.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Family loyalty is a significant theme.
Themes of truth and consequences are explored.
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