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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Return of the shredder

by Christy Marx

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1990

A young woman named Alex must master a powerful, dangerous computer program called the Shredder to save her friends and her city from a shadowy organization.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

Alex faces dangerous adversaries and physical confrontations throughout the plot.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this novel.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

The threat of the Shredder and the antagonists creates some suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story presents a secular, technologically driven worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Alex displays significant courage facing overwhelming technological threats.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme or element in this story.

Love & Friendship30

Alex shows loyalty and care for her friends' well-being.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not present.

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