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Teens · Ages 13–17

Public enemies

by Gordon Korman

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

Two teens from opposite sides of the law are forced to work together on a community service project.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Minor scuffles and threats occur between characters.

Profanity / Language5

Mild language is used sparingly by some characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality5

Some characters express cynical or anti-authority viewpoints.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal5

Authority figures are sometimes portrayed as ineffective or misguided.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show courage in facing difficult situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and loyalty develop between unlikely characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Characters learn to forgive and understand each other.

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